Divinely Cleansed and Spiritually Healed

The Bible Church of Cabot

In Luke 5:12–26, Jesus demonstrates His Messianic power to forgive sins by performingtwo healings.I. Jesus heals a leper, making him ceremonially clean as a testimony to all.A. "If you are willing"—a faith-filled request for healing (v. 12).B. "I am willing"—a complete cleansing in response to a faithful request (v.13).C. "Go to the priest"—tell no one but go to the priest in obedience to the Lawas a testimony to everyone (v. 14).Summary Statement: Many come to Jesus to hear Him and be healed by Him, but Heslips away often to pray (vs. 15–16).