However, unlike a servant in the ancient world, who was stripped of all rights and became entirely subject to his master’s whims, the Hebrew servant is granted numerous and significant rights.

This miracle is an example of Jesus’ inclusion of everyone as he heals the servant of a Roman officer. The Roman officer was a kind man as he cared about his servants. Many others would not have ...

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