“Faith that Impresses Jesus” - Luke 7:1-10

• “When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.” (v.9)

• What was it about his faith that impressed Jesus?

1. Faith that boldly seeks Jesus in humility

• “When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant.” (v.3)

• “And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, ‘He is worthy to have you do this for him, for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue.’” (vv. 4-5)

• “And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, ‘Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. Therefore I did not presume (= I did not even consider myself worthy) to come to you.’” (vv. 6-7)

2. Faith that acknowledges the authority of God and his word

• “But say the word, and let my servant be healed. For I too am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me: and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” (vv. 7-8)

3. Faith that expresses in love for others

• “Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him.” (v.2)

• “But say the word, and let my servant (= my child) be healed.” (v.7)