Did the centurion believe in Jesus?
A Lasting Legacy. The centurion had enough faith in Jesus that he said Jesus only needed to say a word and his servant would be healed. Jesus then turned to the crowd following Him and said, “Never have I found such faith in all of Israel” (Matthew 8:10).
Why did Jesus marvel at the centurion?
The centurion’s servant was near death, and he wanted Jesus to heal his servant. … Jesus marveled at the man’s response, turned to the crowd and said, “I have not found such a great faith, not even in Israel” (Luke 7:9).
Who was the centurion who followed Jesus?
Christian legend has it that Longinus was a blind Roman centurion who thrust the spear into Christ’s side at the crucifixion. Some of Jesus’s blood fell upon his eyes and he was healed. Upon this miracle Longinus believed in Jesus.
What kind of faith did the centurion have?
The centurion, by implication, has just made a very strong confession of faith in Christ. When he says, “But say the word, and my servant will be healed,” He recognizes that Jesus’ word is as good as his deed; more than that, he knows that Jesus can accomplish whatever he pleases, just by saying the word.
What did Jesus say about the faith of the centurion?
Jesus said to him, “I will go and heal him.” The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me.
What was the name of the sea Jesus and his disciples traveled on?
This story, following the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand, tells how Jesus sent the disciples by ship back to the “other side” of the Sea of Galilee (the western side) while he remained behind, alone, to pray. Night fell and the sea arose as the ship became caught in a wind storm.
What happened to the Romans who crucified Jesus?
According to some traditions, the Roman emperor Caligula ordered Pontius Pilate to death by execution or suicide. By other accounts, Pontius Pilate was sent into exile and committed suicide of his own accord. Some traditions assert that after he committed suicide, his body was thrown into the Tiber River.