Matthew 8:5-13
The Purpose of Miracles
. 1. To inaugurate new eras of revelation
. 2. To authenticate the messenger
. 3. To compel and reveal true faith
True Faith Always Has God As Its Object
. 1. The Desperate Request – Vss. 5-6
. . Luke 7:5 – Loved by the Jews
. 2. The Extraordinary Faith – Vss. 7-9
. 3. The Astonished Savior – Vs. 10 – The only place where He ‘marveled’ at someone’s belief
. . He marveled at unbelief – Mark 6:6
. . The people marveled at Jesus – Matthew 8:27, 9:33
. 4. The Miraculous Healing – Vs. 13