Matthew
Jesus Heals the Leper — Matthew 8:1–4
Overview
A leper comes to Jesus in faith, saying that Jesus can make him clean if He wills. Jesus touches him and cleanses him immediately, showing compassion, authority, and power over uncleanness.
Details
Key KJV PassageMatthew 8:3 — “I will; be thou clean.”
Main CharactersJesus and the leper.
Lesson / ThemeJesus is willing and able to cleanse what sin and suffering have made unclean.
Connection to ChristThe cleansing of leprosy pictures the deeper cleansing Christ gives from sin.
Memory VerseMatthew 8:3.
Discussion QuestionsWhat did the leper believe about Jesus? Why is Jesus’ touch significant? How does this miracle point to spiritual cleansing?
Verse Selections
✎ Matthew 8:1, 2, 3, 4
4 verses
(1) When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.
(2) And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
(3) And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
(4) And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.