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His teachings were marked by authority (Matthew 7:29); to ensure that His approach was not viewed as empty or arrogant, He substantiates His words with powerful deeds. Just as He, who possesses true authority, restores health, those who witnessed His teachings accompanied by miracles would not be left bewildered by the consistent authority with which He acted."},{"author-name":"Augustine of Hippo","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88950a5c988a4fc06c7ae_Augustine%20of%20Hippo.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":5,"exegesis-text":"Upon descending from the mountain after imparting the Commandments to His disciples and the gathered crowd, He promptly heals the leper by extending His hand. This act symbolizes that those who question the adherence to the Commandments receive purification from their uncertainties through His grace."},{"author-name":"Augustine of Hippo","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88950a5c988a4fc06c7ae_Augustine%20of%20Hippo.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":5,"exegesis-text":"Matthew records the aftermath of Jesus' sermon: After He concluded these words, the crowds were in awe of His teachings, reflecting the multitude of disciples He had selected among the twelve. The subsequent event unfolded as follows: Upon descending from the mountain, a large crowd followed Him. Then a leper approached, knelt before Him, and spoke. This event took place after both the sermon in Matthew and the one in Luke. The text does not clarify how much time passed before the miracle occurred after Jesus came down from the mountain; what matters for Matthew is that the Lord was accompanied by a significant group when He healed the leper, rather than pinpointing the exact timing. For instance, while Luke mentions that Jesus had already healed this leper upon His return to the city, Matthew does not provide such details."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"Transitioning from instruction, He proceeds to perform wonders. To illustrate His teachings and prevent any misconceptions of arrogance, He demonstrates His authority through actions, validating His messages with His works. Observe the discernment of the crowds: upon hearing His profound teachings, they were filled with awe, believed, and chose to follow Him, whereas the religious leaders and scribes were resistant and hardened, despite the miraculous signs that testified to His might."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Christ the Savior had descended from the mountain, yet His listeners remained with Him, reluctant to leave the extraordinary Teacher. WHEN HE CAME DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN, A GREAT MULTITUDE FOLLOWED HIM. St. Chrysostom notes the brilliance of the Master’s wisdom in the way He alternates between miraculous acts and profound teachings. Prior to ascending the mountain, He performed numerous healings, preparing the hearts of the people for His message. Following the lengthy discourse, He once again engages in miraculous works to validate His teachings through action. He instructed ‘as one having authority,’ and to ensure His method of teaching was not perceived as empty or presumptuous, He substantiated His words with tangible acts of healing."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"On the north-western banks of the Sea of Galilee, near where the sacred Jordan River meets the Gospel Sea, lie the remnants of an ancient city upon the gentle hill of Tel-Hum. Access to these forsaken ruins is now quite challenging, and only the occasional timid lizard or snake slithering among the stones, tangled with weeds and burdock, can be found there. During the time of Jesus the Christ, Capernaum was a thriving and prosperous city. Its name, translated from Hebrew, signifies a village of comfort. This area was indeed one of the most beautiful spots in the Promised Land, as the nearby Gennesaret Valley bloomed with lush greenery most of the year, and the shimmering waters of Lake Galilee, still rich with fish, were once dotted with fishing boats. The city bustled with the activity of a vibrant population, positioned at the intersection of major trade routes that saw caravans journeying from Damascus to Jerusalem, south to Egypt, and towards Phoenicia, reaching the shores of the Mediterranean and the ancient cities of Tyre and Sidon. Here, steadfast keepers of ancestral traditions - Jews, earnest Galileans, educated Hellenists, valiant Romans, and various eastern tribes converged for trade. Christ the Savior, the Comfort of Israel, chose this fortunate town as His residence, drawn by its very name. He devoted a significant portion of His public ministry to Capernaum; it was home to the Apostle Peter and perhaps other fishermen apostles, and it became the venue for His teachings of divine truth and numerous miracles. This is why the evangelist refers to it as His city. From the Mount of Beatitudes, following His magnificent sermon, He made His way here. During this period, the region was under Roman rule, and a detachment of soldiers was stationed in Capernaum, commanded by a centurion. Though a Gentile by birth, this officer possessed an honest, kind, and sincere heart that recognized the futility of paganism and embraced the Jewish faith as the one true belief; he selflessly built a synagogue for the Jewish community.\\n\\nAt the time when Jesus arrived in Capernaum, the beloved servant of the centurion was gravely ill. The elders therefore approached Jesus, as recorded by St. Luke (Luke 7:4-5), urgently petitioning Him, “He is worthy that You should do this for him, for he loves our people and has built us a synagogue.” St. John Chrysostom notes that their request was filled with affection and praise for the centurion. The Heart Bearer perceived his profound faith, humility, and concern, and immediately agreed to visit him: “Jesus went with them. And when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him to say to Him, ‘Do not labour, Lord, for I am not worthy that You should come under my roof’” (Luke 7:6-7). The centurion clarified that his absence was not due to laziness, but rather because he felt unworthy to have the Lord in his home: “Therefore I did not consider myself worthy to come to You; but say the word, and my servant shall recover…” Eventually, as the servant's condition deteriorated and he approached death, the centurion himself went out to meet the Healer. St. Matthew recounts, “WHEN JESUS WENT INTO CAPERNAUM, a centurion came to Him and begged Him: ‘LORD! MY SERVANT LIES AT HOME PARALYZED, TERRIBLY TORMENTED.’” \\n\\nHow many of us Christians exhibit such compassion towards those beneath us during their times of need and illness? St. Chrysostom observes that those in authority often remain proud, failing to humble themselves even in dire circumstances. For instance, the nobleman mentioned in John (John 4:49) pleaded with Jesus to come into his home because his son was near death. In contrast, the centurion of Capernaum demonstrated even greater humility by not insisting on Christ entering his home. Despite his sorrowful situation, he was less focused on the boy’s healing than on maintaining proper respect in his actions, regarding himself as unworthy, not merely of the Lord’s favor, but even of receiving Him in his dwelling. Therefore, when he said, “My servant lies at home,” he added no further embellishments."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"This fresh and unprecedented message profoundly resonated with those who listened, and as Jesus concluded his sermon and descended from the mountain, the multitudes pursued him."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"As Jesus Christ descended from the mountain, a large crowd of followers accompanied Him, reluctant to leave such an extraordinary Teacher who shared the joyful message of the Gospel. The reality of His teachings was quickly validated by a succession of remarkable occurrences, which further revealed the true identity of this wonderful and gracious Teacher."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"As He descended from the mountain, a large crowd accompanied Him, attentive to His teachings. Suddenly, a leper approached, kneeling before Him, and spoke, \\"Lord, if You desire, You have the power to make me whole.\\" The Lord responded, \\"I am willing; be cleansed,\\" and immediately the leper was healed of his affliction. The Lord instructed him to tell no one, but rather to present himself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses prescribed in the law as a testimony to them. This healing of a leper is similarly recounted in another instance (Mk. 1:40-45; Lk. 5:12-16) - see interpretations there."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"During one of His journeys, Christ found Himself in a town (as recorded in Luke), within a house (as noted in Mark 1:43 and 1:45). There, a man afflicted with leprosy approached Him—a condition considered incurable by human means. Due to the contagious nature of this illness, those with leprosy were often banished from society and lived on the outskirts of cities. If a leper believed they had been healed, they could only rejoin the community after being thoroughly examined by the priests (Leviticus 13). When this suffering individual came to Christ, he humbly acknowledged his unworthiness and earnestly sought healing. The Lord responded by restoring him. Mark recounts that upon healing the leper, Jesus \\"looked at him\\" and addressed him. The healed man grasped the significance of that gaze, which was fully understood only by him as it penetrated his soul. It appears that after demonstrating compassion and healing the man, Christ may have chastised him for violating the law by entering the house. This theory is somewhat corroborated by the fact that Christ then instructed the man to adhere to the guidelines established in the law for those who had been cleansed from leprosy (Leviticus 14)."}]}
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