Cleansing of the Leper
Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 20, 2026 – Matthew – Alan Conner
Matthew 8:1-4
Cleansing of the Leper
Intro
A. THE REQUEST OF THE LEPER (Matthew 8:1-2).
1. Large crowds followed Jesus (Matthew 8:1).
2. The leper approached Jesus.
a. Luke 5:12 says the man was “covered with leprosy.”
b. Leprosy was considered an uncleanness, it defiled.
c. Leprosy was looked upon as a curse or judgment of God.
3. The leper bowed down before Him (Matthew 8:2).
4. Request: “Lord, if you are willing, You can make me clean.”
B. THE RESPONSE OF THE SAVIOR (Matthew 8:3-4).
1. Jesus touched the leper.
2. Jesus cleansed the leper. “I am willing; be cleansed.”
a. Immediate healing
b. Complete healing.
3. Jesus instructs the leper.
a. Tell no one.
b. Go, show yourself to the priest. Leviticus 14:2
c. Present the offering. Leviticus 14:4-32.
Conclusion