Matthew 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-31; Luke 4:38-39
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Jesus’ fame was increasing. His ministry had begun with the calling of His
disciples. Now Jesus traveled with them in the region of Galilee, teaching and
performing miracles. The people recognized that Jesus wasn’t like other
teachers; He taught with authority. He had even demonstrated His power over
evil spirits by healing a man in the synagogue. News about Jesus was spreading.
The subject of conversation around Galilee was changing. Who was this Jesus?
Jesus was in Capernaum when He went into the house of Simon Peter
and Andrew, two of His disciples. Peter’s mother-in-law also lived in the
house, but she was ill. A fever had confined her to bed. Jesus’ disciples told
Jesus about the woman’s condition, and Jesus went to her side. Touching the woman’s
hand, Jesus healed her. She immediately got up and began to serve Jesus and the
others in the house. Serving Jesus and living for Him is how we can show we are
thankful to Him.
People in the area heard about the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law,
and they came to Jesus to be healed too. That evening, people came to Jesus
afflicted by illness or evil spirits, and Jesus healed them.
The prophet Isaiah wrote that the promised Messiah would bear our
sickness and carry our pain. Jesus fulfilled this prophecy as He healed people.
Sickness exists because the world is broken by sin. One day, when Jesus
returns, there will be no more sickness, because Jesus dealt with sin on the
cross. Jesus’ healings brought a glimpse into the kingdom of God, the world in
which Jesus makes all things new—the way God intended—when He comes again. (See
Revelation 21:4-5.)
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