Mat 8:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 8:1-9:34: 8:1–9:34 Here the Kingdom of God is manifested with supernatural power (see 4:23-25 ; 11:2-6 ). It reaches people who had been excluded from the blessing of God: Gentiles, lepers, blind people, sick women, demoniacs, tax collectors, those with a chronic hemorrhage, and the dead. Jesus shows compassion, but the religious leaders are provoked to opposition. Jesus calls his followers to faith and discipleship.

a8:1–9:34►

b4:23-25►

c11:2-6►

‏ Matthew 8:1

Summary for Matt 8:1-9:34: 8:1–9:34 ^a Here the Kingdom of God is manifested with supernatural power (see 4:23-25 ^b; 11:2-6 ^c). It reaches people who had been excluded from the blessing of God: Gentiles, lepers, blind people, sick women, demoniacs, tax collectors, those with a chronic hemorrhage, and the dead. Jesus shows compassion, but the religious leaders are provoked to opposition. Jesus calls his followers to faith and discipleship.