Matthew Eight

Chapter Eight

A lot going on in this chapter! Here it is:

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=47&chapter=8&version=31

1 - 4 Jesus Cleanses a Leper

The first of ten miracles. Jesus heals the man and tells him not to tell anyone and to show the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded as a testimony.
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5 - 13 Jesus Heals a Centurian's Servant

The centurian's servant was paralyzed. Jesus agrees. The centurian says he is not worthy, "For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me." Jesus says, "I tell you, many will come from east and west and will eat with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven" . . . while the heirs (The Jews - spec. the Pharisees) will be thrown to hell. Jesus says toe the Centurian, "Go; let it be done for you according you according to your faith." The servant believes and is healed.

14 - 17 Jesus Heals Many at Peter's House.

Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law, plus many who were possessed with demons.

18 - 22 Would-Be Followers of Jesus

A scribe approaches Jesus, saying he will follow Jesus whereever he will go. Jesus: "Foxes have holes, and birds have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head."

Another disciple requests leave to bury his father. Jesus: "Follow me, and let the dead bury themselves."

23 - 27 Jesus Stills the Storm

On a boat, there is a windstrom. When the the disciples panic, Jesus says, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?" He calms the storm.

28 - 9:1 Jesus Heals the Gadarine Demoniacs

Two demoniacs come out of the tombs and Jesus sends them into a herd of swine who rush down into the water where they drown. The Jesus takes his disciples into Capernaum.

Question: Jesus tells the leper go to the priest offer the gift that Moses commanded as a testimony. What is it?