Christ came for the sick.

*4 Sections*

I. Jesus Heals a paralytic v.1-12

- Capernaum - home town in Galilee - coastal towns. Site unknown.

- Saw their faith

- Son your sins are forgiven

- Scribes - who can forgive sins but God alone.

KEY - v.10 - But that you may know the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins

x. 1:38 - that is why I came out.

II. Calls Levi - aramaic v.13-17

(Matthew in Greek)

- many tax collectors and sinners

III. Questions on Fasting

- Bridge-groom - time to feast!

- Time to fast when bridegroom taken away- then they will fast

- new wine in new wineskins

- new reason and purpose to fasting - waiting for the Bridegroom

IV. Sabbath

- Sabbath laws

- David in need

- Sabbath for man, not man for sabbath

- refresh and restore

- Son of Man Lord even of Sabbath

Truth - Son of Man has authority for forgiveness of sins, he came for sinners.

Bridegroom. Lord of the Sabbath.

Application

- If you're a sinner, sick in your soul - Christ came for you.

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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®)

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