In this sermon, we explore one of the most remarkable moments in Jesus' ministry — an encounter with a Roman centurion whose faith astonished even the Son of God.

Drawing from Luke 7:1–10 and the parallel account of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 32, we uncover three marks of a faith that Jesus marvels at:

1. Knowing what is needed — A true faith begins with an honest diagnosis: we are sinners in need of deliverance from sin and death, not merely a little encouragement.
2. Knowing who is worthy — The centurion, despite his wealth and reputation, declared himself utterly unworthy. It is Christ alone who is worthy, and it is His grace — not our merit — that saves.
3. Knowing where authority is — The centurion understood that Jesus had divine authority to command even death itself ...