Luke 8:40-48

 

Before sending them out to preach the gospel and perform signs, wonders, and miracles (9:1-11), the disciple’s are prepared by a series of tests that challenge their faith. The third test found in this passage is the reality of disease. Through each of these tests, Jesus reminds His disciples time and again that He is “the Son of the Most High God” with the power and authority to seek and save lost sinners.