The Centurion

Gentile officer; loves the nation, builds a synagogue; will not ask Jesus to enter under his roof; recognizes authority by analogy to his own; commended for faith not found in Israel. Restoration path: Recognize authority where it is; receive at distance if that is what humility requires. Markers: outsider with real respect; cares for those under him; will not presume access; recognizes authority by analogy; faith commended over insiders