Episode 1 of 4 · The Raising of the Widow of Nain's Son

  1. Episode 1: The Raising of the Widow of Nain's Son
  2. Episode 2: The Explanation of the Disciples' Failure
  3. Episode 3: Healing of a Woman on the Sabbath
  4. Episode 4: Healing of the Ten Lepers

From the second to the third Passover festival

  1. PER111 The resurrection of the widow’s son at Nain

    Jesus raises a widow’s son at Nain, illustrating his divine power and his role as a prophet. The event, recounted in Luke 7:11-17, takes place after the Sermon on the Mount and draws a large crowd. The villagers see Jesus as a great prophet, and the news spreads throughout Galilee and Judea.

    Luke 7.11-17 (King James Version) :
    And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judæa, and throughout all the region round about.
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From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week

  1. PER197 The explanation of the disciples’ failure

    The article analyzes the disciples’ failure to exorcise a demon, as emphasized by Jesus. According to Matthew and Mark, spiritual practices such as faith, prayer, and fasting are essential to overcome spiritual obstacles.

    Matthew 17.19-21 (King James Version) :
    Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
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Healings

  1. MIR032 Healing of a woman on the Sabbath

    The article examines Luke 13.10-21, where Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath, prompting criticism from the synagogue leader. Jesus highlights his critics' hypocrisy, arguing that doing good is always appropriate. The parables of the mustard seed and the yeast illustrate the growth of the kingdom of God. This analysis emphasizes Jesus' power and teaching.

    Mark 4.30-32 (King James Version) :
    And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.
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  2. MIR034 Healing of the ten lepers

    Luke 17.11-19 recounts Jesus' healing of ten lepers. Only a Samaritan returns to thank him, illustrating themes of faith, obedience, gratitude and the inclusiveness of salvation.

    Luke 17.11-19 (King James Version) :
    And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
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