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Why is it significant that Jesus touched the dead in Luke 7?

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Jesus' touch signifies His willingness to take on our sin and uncleanness (Luke 7:14).

In Luke 7:14, Jesus touched the bier carrying the dead body, an act that under Jewish law would render Him ceremonially unclean. This powerful gesture symbolizes His willingness to bear our sin and uncleanness. It illustrates a key aspect of sovereign grace theology: Jesus willingly takes on our burdens and our guilt. He became sin for us so that we might be clean. This act reveals the depths of Christ's compassion and His desire to redeem us from the curse of sin, thus demonstrating the profound love of God who enters into our mess to heal us.
Scripture References: Luke 7:14

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Chris Cunningham · Oct 29, 2017
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