Matt. 9:1-8

We could just try harder to follow Jesus but the problem with this is that it can become a means of self-salvation, of works-based righteousness. We need to live for Christ out of the grace He has shown to us and for that we must know Christ and Him crucified – we need to see His wounds.

In Matthew 8 we have three profound encounters with Jesus that had a lasting impact on those involved and can not only speak to us but help transform our lives for the better.