Jesus responds to the faith of the friends of the paralytic man, he forgives his sins, he calls Matthew the tax collector and attends a party at Matthews house with the local 'sinners'.
Continuing our study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 through to the end of the chapter. Jesus continues his mission preaching the good news, healing many and driving out demons. He retreats to a solitary place to pray and receive strength and guidance from his Father in heaven.
We get into our study of the Gospel of Mark as we see John the Baptist preparing for Jesus to arrive on the scene and then begin his ministry calling the first disciples.