IN HIMbasic
In the Gospel accounts of Jesus healing a leper (such as Matthew 8:2–3 and Mark 1:40–42), how does Jesus respond when the man asks if He is willing to heal him?
Answer
He reaches out His hand, touches him, and says, "I am willing; be cleansed."
Explanation
### Why this is right
The book quotes Jesus touching the leper and saying, “I will; be thou clean.” The author uses this episode to support the claim that healing is consistent with the Father’s will.
### The concept
The author reasons from Jesus’ actions because he presents Jesus as revealing the Father’s will. This specific story is distinct from the later instructions about elders praying for the sick.
### The other options
- **B. As evidence that Jesus refuses to heal anyone**: the quoted episode shows the opposite.
- **C. As proof that healing depends on financial payment**: payment is not part of the story.
- **D. As an example of the church elders anointing with oil**: that is a separate teaching in James.
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