The Centurion's valued servant was sick and near death. The Centurion, having heard of Jesus, sent elders to request that Jesus heal his servant. When they pleaded with Jesus, the elders emphasized the Centurion's character, accomplishments, and worthiness. The Centurion himself did not consider himself worthy to have Jesus in his home but believed Jesus could heal his servant with just a word. Jesus was amazed at the Centurion's great faith.

2. Verse 2
• There’s a Centurion’s servant,
whom his master valued highly,
who was sick and about to die.

3. Verse 3
• The Centurion heard of Jesus and
sent some elders of the Jews to
him, asking him to come and heal
his servant.

4. Verse 4
• When they came to Jesus, they
pleaded earnestly with Him.

5. Verse 5
• “This man deserves to have you
do this” –image
• “He loves our nation” – character
• “Has built our synagogue” -
accomplishments

6. Verse 6
• Jesus went with them because it
is a legitimate need. Jesus knew
no barrier when it comes to
meeting a need.

7. Verse 6
• “Lord, don’t trouble Yourself…”
• “…for I do not deserve to have
You come under my roof”

8. Verse 7
• “I did not consider myself worthy
to come to You…”
• “…but SAY THE WORD and my
servant will be healed.”

9. Verse 8
• I say to one GO and he goes
• I say to another COME and he
comes
• I say to a servant DO and he
does

10. • What words do others say?
• What words do you say?
• What words does He say?

11. Conclusion – verse 9
• When Jesus heard this, He was
AMAZED at Him!
– The Centurion’s faith was honored.
– His Word was fulfilled.