Lesson 9
Matthew 10–12 ; Mark 2 ; Luke 7 ; 11 (Lesson 9) Matthew 8:1-17. Jesus Has Power Over Disease. 1. What is leprosy? It is one of many skin ailments including Hansen’s disease, elephantiasis, Psoriasis, vitiligo. The affliction here was one that had prescriptions in Mosaic Law. Christ would want the man afflicted such to go to his priest and follow the prescribed procedure found in the Mosaic Law. 2. Why did Christ perform a miracle to cleanse the leper? There were several reasons. a. He wanted to show compassion. b. He wanted to teach, inspire, and motivate the individual. c. He was testifying of His Messiahship and that He was the Son of God. d. He was testifying to all that He had sufficient power to pe...