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Healing the Son of Titus 

January 18 - March 17, 28 CE

In Cana, Jesus assured Titus from afar that his critically ill son would recover, deepening Titus's faith and influencing his son's future religious significance. This event, perceived as miraculous, actually showcased Jesus's knowledge of natural laws.

Healing the Son of Titus
  • Summary

    In Cana, Jesus appeared to heal Titus's gravely ill son from afar after Titus pleaded with him for his assistance. Jesus assured him that his son would be fine, and Titus returned home to the news that his son's fever had broken. This act not only deepened Titus's faith but also led his son to become a significant religious figure. However, the healing, viewed by many as a miracle, demonstrated Jesus's foreknowledge of natural laws rather than a supernatural intervention.

  • A Nobleman’s Sick Son

    While teaching in Cana, Jesus was approached by a nobleman, Titus, whose son lay critically ill. Urged by faith, Titus sought Jesus' intervention. Addressing the deeper issue of belief without signs, Jesus challenged those present, questioning, "How long shall I bear with you? The power of God is in your midst, but except you see signs and behold wonders, you refuse to believe." Despite this, upon Titus' earnest plea, Jesus assured him, "Return to your home; your son will live," demonstrating the power of faith and the spoken word over physical presence.

  • The Aftermath

    Titus returned to Capernaum to find his son recovered, and the exact timing of improvement coincided with Jesus' proclamation. This profound experience solidified Titus and his family’s faith, leading his son to become a powerful minister of the kingdom before sacrificing his life for those suffering in Rome. However, this event, while seen by many as miraculous, was simply a case of foreknowledge regarding the course of natural law, which Jesus frequently used following his baptism.

    Again, Jesus was forced to flee Cana due to the undue attention drawn by the second incident of this kind to his ministry in this village. The townspeople remembered the water and the wine, and now that he was supposed to have healed the nobleman's son from such a long distance. They came to him, not only bringing the sick and afflicted but also sending messengers requesting that he heal sufferers from afar. And when Jesus noticed that the entire countryside was agitated, he said, "Let us go to Nain."

  • Jesus Helps Us See the Bigger Picture

    Jesus’ teachings transcended immediate physical healings, aiming to cultivate an enduring faith in God's presence and power. Through his ministry, Jesus illustrated that spiritual insight and the pursuit of divine truth are paramount. The lessons learned in Jesus' time on earth are foundational for the eternal journey, where spiritual growth and learning continue. He emphasized that the true measure of life is not merely in its earthly duration but in its spiritual quality and eternal trajectory.

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  • Cana

    A city in northern Israel where Jesus performed a miracle.

Contributors

Gregg Tomusko, Mike Robinson, Gary Tonge

References and Sources

  • 146:5.1 Titus seeks out Jesus to heal his gravely ill son.
  • 146:5.2 Titus’s son begins to mend when Jesus declares his son will live.
  • 146:5.3 Jesus becomes inundated with requests for healing.
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