Mat 8:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : A man with leprosy came to Jesus and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean (Matthew 8:2 ). Leprosy was seen as a sign of God’s anger and made people outcasts. The leper believed Jesus had the power to heal him, but he also respected Jesus’ will. This teaches us to trust Jesus’ power but also to accept his will, especially when we ask for help with our problems. Leprosy is also a picture of sin, which separates us from God. Like the leper, we should come to Jesus, trusting that he can make us clean from sin.

‏ Matthew 8:2

v. 2: A man with leprosy came to Jesus and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean (Matthew 8:2 ^a). Leprosy was seen as a sign of God’s anger and made people outcasts. The leper believed Jesus had the power to heal him, but he also respected Jesus’ will. This teaches us to trust Jesus’ power but also to accept his will, especially when we ask for help with our problems. Leprosy is also a picture of sin, which separates us from God. Like the leper, we should come to Jesus, trusting that he can make us clean from sin.