The following is an extract from the NIV application commentary (Bock, D. L. (1996). Luke (pp. 155–158). Zondervan Publishing House.)Luke introduces the first healing by mentioning that Jesus is “in one of the towns.” He is venturing to other parts of Galilee, as he said he must do (4:43–44). A man full of leprosy approaches him.…

How do faith and religion differ from each other? How has religion been warped and abused over time? How does human psychology affect belief? Consider a Muslim who drinks, a Christian with premarital sex, or a Jew who eats pork. Despite their actions, they claim their faith. This isn’t hypocrisy but common among many religious…