There are three miracles in this passage - the healing of a paralytic, the mind reading of the Scribes, and the forgiveness of sins. Our greatest need is to be made right with God.

The friends of a paralytic man show us the importance of moving beyond simply existing in community. We are called to be family, and that means radical commitment to one another. Through persistent faith, we can bring our friends to Jesus.

The friends of a paralytic man show us the importance of moving beyond simply existing in community. We are called to be family, and that means radical commitment to one another. Through persistent faith, we can bring our friends to Jesus.

Jesus did not have a typical approach to marketing. Instead of looking for the crowds, He spent time alone with His Father in prayer. The secret ingredient to the success of His ministry was yielding to the Father's will.

Jesus did not have a typical approach to marketing. Instead of looking for the crowds, He spent time alone with His Father in prayer. The secret ingredient to the success of His ministry was yielding to the Father's will.

After teaching in thy synagogue, Jesus goes to Peter's home where He finds his mother-in-law sick with fever, and Jesus heals her. Relationship with Jesus invites Him into our homes. When we invite Jesus in, He meets our needs. Our greatest need is restored relationship with Father God - we should give Him access to everything, not just our Sunday mornings.

After teaching in thy synagogue, Jesus goes to Peter's home where He finds his mother-in-law sick with fever, and Jesus heals her. Relationship with Jesus invites Him into our homes. When we invite Jesus in, He meets our needs. Our greatest need is restored relationship with Father God - we should give Him access to everything, not just our Sunday mornings.

The authority of truth lies in God's Word. When we take heed to the authority of Jesus' word, others take notice. It has the power to change lives. The question is: "Are we yielded?" All power to live the Christian life comes from Him.

The authority of truth lies in God's Word. When we take heed to the authority of Jesus' word, others take notice. It has the power to change lives. The question is: "Are we yielded?" All power to live the Christian life comes from Him.

Jesus calls four men to be disciples by transforming their occupations from the mundane to the miraculous, giving them new meaning.