Lesson 3: Jesus Heals an Official’s Son Bible Passage John 4:43-54 Jesus Heals an Official’s Son 43 After the two days he left for Galilee. 44 (Now Jesus himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.) 45 When he arrived in Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him. They had seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, for they also had been there. 46 Once more he visited Cana in Galilee, where he had turned the water into wine. And there was a certain royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. 47 When this man heard that Jesus had arrived in Galilee from Judea, he went to him and begged him to come and heal his son, who was close to death. 48 “Unless you people see signs and wonders,” Jesus told him, “you will never believe.” 49 The royal official said, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” 50 “Go,” Jesus replied, “your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed. 51 While he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was living. 52 When he inquired as to the time when his son got better, they said to him, “Yesterday, at one in the afternoon, the fever left him.” 53 Then the father realized that this was the exact time at which Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live.” So he and his whole household believed. 54 This was the second sign Jesus performed after coming from Judea to Galilee. REFLECTION Officer was from the Roman Empire while Jesus is an Israelite. Israel believed in one god. Romans believed in many gods - they are pagans. But in this passage, they communicated in one way --LOVE. The officer showed his love for his son. He begged and asked sincerely. Prayer PRAYER BASED ON TODAY'S GOSPEL Monday 3/15/21 (Jn. 4:43-54) Lord Jesus, we thank you for your grace of healing and conversion. In today's Gospel, you healed the son of a royal official. And due to the healing, the whole household of the official came to believe. They were converted. Lord, with this ongoing pandemic, we pray for your continual healing grace and your providential assistance to all the front liners and all those who are working hard to provide the proper solution to this pandemic. IN OUR CELEBRATION OF THE 500 YEARS OF CHRISTIANITY IN THE PHILIPPINES, may we all remain committed to the GOSPEL OF LOVE THAT IS THE SOURCE OF TRUE CONVERSION AND JOY. MAY WE REMAIN JOYFUL IN SHARING THE GOOD NEWS AND IN MANIFESTING OUR SELFLESS LOVE FOR OTHERS. Have mercy on us all. Bless too our family and dear friends. We glorify you in the love of the Blessed Mother. AMEN. Video The Gospel of John 4: 43-54 Two groups: rich (Roman officer) and the poor (Jesus and the apostles) Roman emperor at the time: Emperor Caesar The officer here removed his status/position to show Jesus his love. Beat their breasts (Romans): shows sincerity Bowing: shows humility "None of you believed until you see miracles" before the officer can even say something. Before we should ask or beg to Jesus, we should praise Him first like in our prayer. This can be seen in the face of the officer when he begged to Jesus. The power of His word can heal even though Jesus hasn't seen them yet. The Bible/Word of God is powerful. Jesus' power is instant. He is the miracle of healing. Christmas Story (when Jesus was born) Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem in a donkey. Love Never Fails - by Motion Worship Paul the Apostle on Love, The Bible 1x10 "Courage" "Love is patient, Love is Kind..."
