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By Dr. Don Pahl, originally preached on January 24, 2016.

Mark 2:1-12

Slide Show:

Setting:

• Capernaum, Jesus’ “home.”
• Jesus’ teaching ministry.

Rising Action: 

• Paralytic & friends demonstrate faith.
• Jesus declares forgiveness.

Tension:

• Disgruntled scribes question & accuse.

Climax: 

• Jesus confronts the scribes.
• Jesus declares his divine authority.
• Jesus heals the paralytic.

Resolution: 

• from the scribes… nothing.
• from the crowds … amazement.

1. Jesus responds to faith.
2. Jesus heals body, mind, and spirit.
3. Jesus demonstrates his Divine nature.

Next Week:

Fast of Feast? Reap or Rest?

Mark 2:13 – 3:6