Amazing the Almighty

Luke 7:1-10

Matt. 7:28b-29
Matt. 9:33b
Matt. 13:54
Matt. 15:31
Mark 6:5-6a

1. From the Perspective of the Elders, He was Worthy. Why?
A. He loved Israel (5a)
B. He had built their synagogue (5b)
2. From the Centurion’s Perspective: vs. 6-8
A. He knew who he was – he was not worthy! V. 6; Luke 5:8
B. He knew who Jesus was
C. To become a Christian:
1. We must know who we are
2. We must know who Jesus is: Col. 1:15-18
3. From Jesus’ Perspective: vs 9-10
A. What a terrible indictment of the people of Israel! Luke 4:24-27
B. What a wonderful commendation of the centurion!
4. Why was Jesus so amazed by this centurion’s faith?
A. Because of what he lacked: a Gentile, outside of the covenants, no scriptures, etc.
B. Because of what he had – wealth: Luke 18:24-25
C. Because of what he did – he was a centurion
D. Because of his certainty: v. 7b

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