The Nobleman and His Son

The nobleman begged Jesus to heal his son; Jesus did more, for the Good Physician healed both the man and his son. His diagnosis was that the man's faith was weak: "Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe." So when the man begged him again, he commanded, "Go thy way; thy son liveth," and now the man believes without seeing; he goes his way believing the word. And Jesus also heals his son, and grants faith to his whole household. Sermon for Michaelmas III.