How many circumstances are mentioned in this passage? (Nine.) What is the first? (Multitudes followed Jesus when he came down from the mountain.) What does that teach you? Lesson.—We should follow Jesus, and take every opportunity of receiving his instructions.
What is the second circumstance here mentioned? (A leper came to Jesus to be healed of his leprosy.) What does that teach you? Lesson.—We should apply to Jesus the Saviour to be healed of the leprosy of sin.
What is the third circumstance mentioned in this passage? (The leper worshipped Jesus.) What does that teach you? Lesson.—We should worship the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God and our only Saviour.
What is the fourth circumstance here mentioned? (The leper doubted the willingness of Christ to cure him.) What does that teach you? Lesson.—We should never doubt the willingness of Christ to do us good and to save our souls.
What is the fifth circumstance mentioned in this passage? (The leper expressed his faith in Christ's ability to cure him.) What does that teach you? Lesson.—We should cherish in our hearts a firm belief of Christ's ability to save us to the uttermost.
What is the sixth circumstance mentioned in this passage? (Jesus put forth his hand and only touched him.) What does that teach you? Lesson.—Jesus is able to save us either by the use of means or without them.
What is the seventh circumstance mentioned in this passage? (Jesus assured the leper of his willingness.) What does that teach you? Lesson.—We should assure doubting inquirers of Christ's willingness as well as ability to save them.
What is the eighth circumstance mentioned in this passage? (Jesus immediately commanded a cure.) Lesson.—None will ever seriously apply to Jesus in vain.
What is the ninth circumstance mentioned in this passage? (The leprosy was immediately cleansed.) What does that teach you? Lesson.—God is able instantly to cure the most inveterate diseases of both body and soul.