Jesus was accused and questioned as to His motives and actions
Jesus emphasized the needs for more laborers to be sent into the harvest.
Verses 1 through 8 show a many with "Palsy" which could be defined as one of at least several conditions leading to paralysis.
In this case Jesus emphasized first that the man's sins were forgiven. This caused the scribes to accuse Him of blasphemy. (verse 3). We note that this was "within their hearts" but Jesus of course knew what was in the hearts of men so He challenged them as to what was easier forgiving sin or healing someone. (verses 4-6). The man was then healed; and unlike these religious hypocrites; the multitudes praised Him (verse 8).
We see an interlude in verse 9 when a "happenstance" meeting with Matthew occurs; and according to Mark 2:13-17 this was the same as Levi the son of Alpheus who also in this version was accused by the Pharisees of being a sinner (actually that Jesus with numerous bad characters) as though it somehow tarnished His character. Interesting the Disciples of John asked Him the same thing in verse 14 with another parable sort of response from Christ about the wineskins in verse 15-17. I won't get into interpretation details here.
Verses 18-19 has a statement of a ruler asking about his now deceased daughter who he had faith that Jesus could heal. That is interrupted in verses 20-22 of the woman who touched the hem of His garment and was healed. Verse 23-25 showed that despite the sarcasm of the mourners (probably paid to be dramatic) Jesus healed the girl; then His fame went forth. Verses 27-31 show the healing of 2 blind men who disobeyed instructions NOT to tell anyone what happened. Verses 32-33 show a "dumb" man (who couldn't speak) have a demon cast out enabling him to speak; but was accused of the Pharisees of having Satan or prince of devils give Him the power. It ends with a call for laborers.
How joyful it must have been to receive this daughter back from the dead! And how grateful the family must have been. Did this demonstration of Jesus' divine power help them to believe unto salvation? We don't know, but I kind of think we will see them in heaven.
Jesus healed men
Jesus forgave sins of men
Jesus was accused and questioned as to His motives and actions
Jesus emphasized the needs for more laborers to be sent into the harvest.
Verses 1 through 8 show a many with "Palsy" which could be defined as one of at least several conditions leading to paralysis.
In this case Jesus emphasized first that the man's sins were forgiven. This caused the scribes to accuse Him of blasphemy. (verse 3). We note that this was "within their hearts" but Jesus of course knew what was in the hearts of men so He challenged them as to what was easier forgiving sin or healing someone. (verses 4-6). The man was then healed; and unlike these religious hypocrites; the multitudes praised Him (verse 8).
We see an interlude in verse 9 when a "happenstance" meeting with Matthew occurs; and according to Mark 2:13-17 this was the same as Levi the son of Alpheus who also in this version was accused by the Pharisees of being a sinner (actually that Jesus with numerous bad characters) as though it somehow tarnished His character. Interesting the Disciples of John asked Him the same thing in verse 14 with another parable sort of response from Christ about the wineskins in verse 15-17. I won't get into interpretation details here.
Verses 18-19 has a statement of a ruler asking about his now deceased daughter who he had faith that Jesus could heal. That is interrupted in verses 20-22 of the woman who touched the hem of His garment and was healed. Verse 23-25 showed that despite the sarcasm of the mourners (probably paid to be dramatic) Jesus healed the girl; then His fame went forth. Verses 27-31 show the healing of 2 blind men who disobeyed instructions NOT to tell anyone what happened. Verses 32-33 show a "dumb" man (who couldn't speak) have a demon cast out enabling him to speak; but was accused of the Pharisees of having Satan or prince of devils give Him the power. It ends with a call for laborers.
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