Matthew 8:1-17 | The Kings Authority

Studying Scripture with Pastor David Higa at ccEchoPark · Sep 21, 2026

When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean. - Matthew 8:1-2 This is right on the heels of the Sermon on the Mount. After Jesus taught the precepts of the Kingdom, He came down from the mountain and showed His authority. He immediately met a leper and healed him. His walk ratified His talk. Our Lords ministry was not only preaching and teaching; He healed every disease and sickness [ref. Matt 4:23]. He ministered in tangible ways. He did not just stay behind a…