Matthew 8:2-3
“And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.”

What does Matthew 8:2-3 mean?
Matthew 8:2-3 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, “And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was…
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In the quiet moments of our lives, we often find ourselves wrestling with our limitations, our fears, and our desperate need for wholeness. The story of the leper in Matthew 8:2-3 provides a profound glimpse into the heart of Jesus, showcasing His willingness to confront the…
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O Almighty and Gracious Father, Lord of all creation, I come before You humbly, just as the leper approached Jesus with faith and reverence. In Matthew 8:2-3, we witness this act of desperation mixed with unwavering hope: "And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him…
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