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1 | Tell no man? Why not? | Matt 8:4 | humility | 212893 | ||
I notice that whenever Jesus healed the sick or casted out devils, He usually told the people that they should "tell no man", why? Why did'nt He want His works to be made known? | ||||||
2 | Tell no man? Why not? | Matt 8:4 | BradK | 212894 | ||
Hello humility, It needs to be first understood that His works were to authenticate His ministry- that He was the Messiah! These works were not done soley for the benefit of the recipient. Let me touch upon one example, that of Matt. 8:4- "And Jesus said to him, "See that you tell no one; but go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them." (NASB) This brings us back to Lev. 14:1-4, dealing with the laws of cleansing people as prescribed by Moses. The Bible Knowledge Commentary notes, "Jesus said this would be a testimony to the priests. And so it was, for in the entire history of the nation there was no record of any Israelite being healed from leprosy other than Miriam (Num. 12:10-15). One can imagine the dramatic impact when this man suddenly appeared at the temple and announced to the priests he had been cured of leprosy! This event should have led to an examination of the circumstances surrounding the healing. Jesus in effect was presenting His “calling card” to the priests, for they would have to investigate His claims. (The healed man, however, disobeyed Jesus’ orders to tell no one, for he “began to talk freely” [Mark 1:45]. Presumably, however, the man eventually made his way to the temple.)" I hope this helps, BradK |
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