Becoming a Stronger Disciple

WHAT A DISCIPLE SAYS

A disciple grows stronger by talking about Jesus regularly.

(1:40-45) A man with leprosy came to Him and begged Him on his knees, “If you are willing, You can make me clean.” Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured. Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: “See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to Him from everywhere.

1. “I Was In Need!”

(1:40) A man with leprosy came to Him and begged Him on his knees, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”

A. He really was in need.

B. He knew he was in need.

C. He believed Jesus could help him.

(40) A man with leprosy came to Jesus… (and said) “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”

D. He begged Jesus to help him.

(40) A man with leprosy came to Jesus and begged Him on his knees.

2. “Jesus Helped Me!”

(40b-41) “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing.” He said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured.

A. Jesus had compassion on him.

B. Jesus was willing to help him.

C. Jesus touched him and helped him.

(Facing Giants – next to the last scene when the coach’s wife tells him she’s pregnant and he collapses in her lap.)

3. “I Can’t Be Quiet!”

A. Telling others what Jesus has done for us is the best thing we can do for them.

B. He had to tell others what Jesus had done for him.

C. I have to tell others what Jesus has done for me.

D. Will you tell others what Jesus has done for you?