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The Miracles of Jesus
Lesson 3: Healing the Nobleman’s Son
John 4:43-54
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Healing the Nobleman’s SonBackground to the Miracle
Jesus spent time in Jerusalem and Judea where “many believed when they saw the signs that He did” (John 2:23, cf. 3:2) This is the “second sign” John gives as
evidence, but not the second sign Jesus did (4:54)
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Healing the Nobleman’s SonBackground to the MiracleJesus and His disciples return
to Galilee through Samaria (John 4:1-42) After spending two days in
Samaria at Sychar where He is honored as the Prophet and the Christ (4:19, 42), Jesus then returns to Galilee (4:43).
Jesus returns to work His home country, where He is “without honor”(4:44; Luke 4:24; cf. Matthew 4:12-16)
Yet He was well received by the Galileans because they had seen His signs in Jerusalem. (4:43-45)
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Healing the Nobleman’s Son
When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, a
certain nobleman traveled from
Capernaum to Cana to implore Jesus to come down and heal his son.
(John 4:47)
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The distance from Capernaum to Cana is about Twenty Miles
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Ancient Roman Road from Cana to Capernaum
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Healing the Nobleman’s Son A nobleman from Capernaum implores Jesus to
come heal his son. (4:46-47, 49) One of several instances where fathers came to Christ
on behalf of their children (Mark 5:22-23; Matt. 17:15)
Jesus says, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe” (4:48) Jesus’ statement conveys with both disappointment and accuracy the state of affairs. Signs and wonders were necessary to prompt belief.
(John 2:23; 3:2; 6:30; 7:31)
Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your son lives.” Belief must be coupled with obedience (James 2:18-20)
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Healing the Nobleman’s Son How this miracle grew faith in the
Nobleman: The nobleman had to believe a little to travel
from Capernaum to Cana to make the request. The nobleman believed further when Jesus
told him, “Go your way your son lives” (4:50) The nobleman believed further still when he
discovered that his son got better at the very hour Jesus had said “your son lives” (4:53)
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Important Truths from the Healing of the Nobleman’s Son Distance is not an obstacle to the power of
Christ. Healing was instantaneous; the fever left
the boy the moment Christ spoke. Faith was not required on the part of the
person who was healed.
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Note the Similarities between Jesus’ First and Second Miracles in Cana In the first place, both were third day scenes:
… in John 2:1 we read, "And the third day there was a marriage in Carla of Galilee;" and in John 4:43 we are told, "Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee.“
In both miracles we see the Word at work: in each miracle the Lord did nothing but speak.
In both narratives mention is made of the servant’s knowledge (John 2:9 and 4:51).
In each case those who witnessed the miracle believed: …in the one we read, "And his disciples believed on him"
(John 2:11); in the other we are told, "And himself believed, and his whole house" (John 4:53).
-- adapted from Arthur Pink
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Healing the Nobleman’s SonJohn 4:43-54Not to Be Confused with the Healing of the Centurion’s Servant (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10) The Nobleman
A royal noble Sick Son At the point of
death with fever Implored Jesus to
“come down and heal his son”
The Centurion A soldier Sick Servant Paralyzed and
tormented Said, “I am not worthy
that You should come under my roof”
Yet, both resided at Capernaum, both were men of status, & both came to Christ on behalf of a sick household member.