Matthew 8:1-4 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.… I. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LEPROSY AS SET FORTE IN SCRIPTURE. Loathsome — helpless — hopeless. 1. The position of this leper was one of shame and disgrace. He inspired repugnance in those around him. Sin is a disgrace. It ought to fill with shame. 2. Other maladies healed by Christ invited sympathy and help and society. The leper was reminded by everything that he was alone in the world. Each one of us alone before God. II. HIS FAITH. 1. There was a thorough consciousness of his own misery and a perfect conviction of his own helplessness. But he knew it was not too bad for Christ to deal with successfully. 2. The concentrated force which resides in the leper's petition. His entire resignation; he is willing to leave the matter in the hands of Christ. 3. What a Divine concentration there is in the answer — "I will; be thou clean." What a majestic utterance. Christ accepts the recognition of His power. The main point of the answer is, not His power, but His will. (Dean Howson, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.WEB: When he came down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. |
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