How can we apply the centurion's approach to seeking Jesus in our lives?

◄ How to seek Jesus like the centurion? ►

Listening That Leads to Action

Luke 7:3: “When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his servant.”

• He didn’t delay. Truth was received, and a step was taken.

• Romans 10:17—“Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.”

• Application: When Scripture or testimony reveals who Jesus is, respond promptly—confess sin, obey a prompting, share the gospel.

Seeking Jesus with Humble Boldness

• The centurion believed Jesus would answer, yet he stayed in the background (vv. 6–7).

• Hebrews 4:16—“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence.”

• James 4:10—“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.”

• Hold these together: confidence in Christ’s compassion, humility about our unworthiness.

Interceding for Others

• His request was for a valued servant, not himself (v. 2).

• 1 Timothy 2:1—“I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions…be made for all people.”

• Practical pattern: Identify someone in need, bring that need to Jesus daily, expect Him to work.

Trusting His Authority, Not Our Merit

• Luke 7:7—“Say the word, and my servant will be healed.”

• Matthew 28:18—“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.”

• Rest the outcome on Christ’s power, not on personal worthiness, religious performance, or eloquence.

Crossing Barriers for the Sake of the Gospel

• A Gentile sought help from a Jewish Rabbi through Jewish elders—social walls came down.

• Ephesians 2:14—“He Himself is our peace…has broken down the dividing wall.”

• Application: Initiate relationships across cultural, racial, or denominational lines to bring people to Jesus.

Practical Steps for Today

1. Set aside time daily to “hear about Jesus” through Scripture reading; act on the first truth the Spirit highlights.

2. Keep a prayer list focused on others’ needs; approach Christ confidently yet humbly.

3. When faced with a problem, speak Scripture over it, acknowledging His sovereign authority.

4. Serve someone outside your usual circle this week, showing gospel-driven love.

5. Share a testimony of Christ’s faithfulness, fueling faith in those who “hear” just as the centurion once did.