Miracles

“Now He [Jesus] arose from the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. But Simon’s wife’s mother was sick with a high fever, and they made a request of Him concerning her. So, He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And immediately she arose and served them.” [1]

What can we learn from this passage? Question (Q) and Answer (A)

Q: Where was Jesus on the Sabbath?
A: At the synagogue and later at Simon Peter’s house

Synagogue (συναγωγῆς) translated from Greek means “Assembly” in Hebrew בית כנסת (beit knesset), 'house of assembly.’ Synagogues are consecrated spaces used for the purpose of prayer, reading of the Tanakh (the entire Hebrew Bible, including the Torah), study and assembly. It is likely that the synagogue system developed while the Jews were in exile from their homeland.

Q: Was Simon Peter married?
A: Yes, he had a wife and mother-in-law.

Q: Who made a request of Jesus?
A: “They” most likely Simon Peter and his family members.

Q: What was the request?
A: Peter’s wife’s mother had a high fever – she needed healing.

High is from the Greek word “μεγάλῳ (megalō)” a mega or great fever. This was a common expression in the day. We say “high” fever they said “great” fever.

Q: How did Jesus respond to their request?
A: He rebuked the fever.

To rebuke is from the Greek word “ἐπετίμησεν” “to censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.” Using His divine authority, He told the high fever to depart from her.

Q: What was the result of Jesus’ intervention?
A: The fever left Simon Peter’s mother and immediately she arose and served them.

There was immediate health and strength.

Q: In what way do you need divine intervention today?
A: You know.

Like Simon Peter, you can ask Jesus to intervene in your situation. He does miracles.

[1] Luke 4:38-39