Leprosy

Jesus touched the leper and healed him - Mark 1:40 – 1:45 (commentary)

Keep in mind that lepers were considered unclean by the Jews and were required to keep a safe distance so they would not contaminate them (Lev. 13 & 14). A person with leprosy becomes a walking mess of foul smelling ulcerated growths whose face louses human appearance.  …

Jesus Cleanses a Leper - Luke 5:12 – 5:16 (commentary)

A man came to Jesus who was covered with leprosy (v. 12). Leprosy was a feared disease because there was no known cure for it. It had a similar emotional impact and terror associated with it that AIDS does today. The symptoms ranged from white patches on the skin, to running …