The Authority of the Centurion Matthew 8 and Luke 7
Matthew 8/ Luke 7:1-10 " I've learned that there is no fence to sit on between heaven and hell." Johnny Cash The Centurion figured that out quite quickly . He knew about authority. When his servant was sick near death, this Soldier sent to Jesus the elders of the Jews to come and heal his servant. ( Luke 7) “Fallen man is not simply an imperfect creature who needs improvement: he is a rebel who must lay down his arms.” —C.S. Lewis and I might add- surrender to Jesus. ( Joe Godal) “Jesus, the Beloved of God, has a pure heart. Having a pure heart means willing one thing. Jesus wanted only to do the will of his heavenly Father. Whatever Jesus did or said, he did and said it as the obedient Son of God: "What I say is what the Father has taught me; he who sent me is with me, and has not left me to myself, for I always do what pleases him" (John 8:...28-29). There are no divisions in Jesus' heart, no double motives or secret intentions. In Jesus there is comp...