Jesus Can Make You Clean | Luke 5:12-16 | Pastor John Miller

What is the "living death"? In the ancient world, leprosy was the most dreaded disease imaginable—a sentence of isolation, physical decay, and social rejection. In this powerful study of Luke 5:12–16, Pastor John Miller explores the encounter between a man "full of leprosy" and the Savior of the world. Pastor John explains why leprosy is the ultimate biblical picture of sin: it numbs, it deforms, and it separates. Discover the profound significance of Jesus reaching out to touch the "untouchable"—not contracting the man's uncleanness, but instead imparting His own perfect righteousness. This message is a beautiful reminder that no one is too sinful to come to Jesus. Whether you feel "wretched, poor, naked, or blind," Jesus is both willing and able to make you clean. In this study, you will discover: - The Historical Context: Why lepers were forced to stand six feet away and cry "Unclean!" - The Awareness of Need: Why a realization of our own "spiritual bankruptcy" is the first step to salvation. - The Divine Touch: The theological meaning behind Jesus physically taking hold of the leper. - Fulfilling the Law: Why Jesus sent the healed man to the priest in accordance with Leviticus 14. - The Pictorial Cross: How the ancient ritual of the two birds in Leviticus 14 perfectly mirrors the death and resurrection of Christ. - Rest for the Soul: The difference between physical healing and the eternal rest found only in Jesus. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Luke here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLKl-Yf93BLg8t9b8KOGIAmC 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean" 01:33 - Leprosy as a Picture of Sin 03:55 - Movement 1: The Dreaded Disease (Verse 12) 05:15 - The Setting: Coming down from the Mount of Beatitudes 06:40 - The Reality of Leprosy: Ostracized and Outcast 08:40 - "Unclean, Unclean": The Social Stigma of the Ancient World 10:11 - Movement 2: The Desperate Victim (Verse 12) 12:25 - Spiritual Bankruptcy: Our Righteousness as Filthy Rags 14:15 - Confidence in Christ’s Ability: "You Can Make Me Clean" 16:55 - Movement 3: The Divine Compassion (Verse 13) 18:50 - Touching the Untouchable: The Incarnation in Action 21:45 - The Word of Assurance: "I Will, Be Thou Clean" 23:30 - Imputed Righteousness: The Great Exchange at the Cross 25:12 - Movement 4: The Definite Command (Verses 14-16) 26:45 - Why the Priest? A Testimony to the Religious Leaders 28:30 - John the Baptist’s Doubt: Are You the Messiah? 31:00 - The Two Birds of Leviticus 14: A Picture of the Resurrection 33:20 - Conclusion: Come to Jesus Just As You Are ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #GospelOfLuke #JesusHeals #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalChristianFellowship #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #CleanseMe #Grace #SubstitutionaryAtonement #Leviticus14