Man's Greatest Need 081626
Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.
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When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home.
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So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door; and he was speaking the word to them.
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Then some people came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them.
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And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and after having dug through it, they let down the mat on which the paralytic lay.
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When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven."
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Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts,
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"Why does this fellow speak in this way? It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?"
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At once Jesus perceived in his spirit that they were discussing these questions among themselves; and he said to them, "Why do you raise such questions in your hearts?
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Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, "Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, "Stand up and take your mat and walk'?
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But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"—he said to the paralytic—
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"I say to you, stand up, take your mat and go to your home."
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And he stood up, and immediately took the mat and went out before all of them; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We have never seen anything like this!"
Mark 2:1-12 Study Resources
Sermons
Only God Can Forgive Our Past
Bob Russell, Mike Breaux, Rick Atchley, Ben Cachiaras, Aaron Brockett, and Gene Appel
In the scope of eternity Jesus has the bigger picture and He understands how our eternal welfare is dependent on our relationship with the creator God. The Bible tells us we have broken that relationship through our disobedience, sin, and guilt.It is no wonder that Satan capitalizes upon our guilt to keep us at distance with God, but, Jesus has the authority to forgive our sin, and bring us back to God. This month, Gene Appel, Senior Pastor with the East Side Christian Church in Anaheim, California has been unpacking some ways where “Only God” can make the difference in our lives and how this week: “Only God Can Forgive Our Past.” Listen as Gene show's us how to erase the guilt, and find reconciliation to our heavenly Father, through perfect, eternal, forgiveness
Amazing Forgiveness
Raul Ries
Today, Pastor Raul will urge you to pursue Christ’s power in your life. You’ll find that when you’re honest about your sin and look to your Savior in faith, He will always forgive and redeem. Find out more on Somebody Loves You with Raul Ries.
Your Sins are Forgiven Part 2
John Randall
Today pastor John Randall opens Mark chapter two. It describes the miraculous story of four men bringing their paralytic friend to Jesus. As you look at all that they went through, and the obstacles they overcame, it’s truly inspirational. Jesus took notice of their faith, and so too should we! Along the way we’ll consider the question, what would we be willing to do, to bring a friend to Jesus?
Pardon The Interruption, 3
Tim Kelley
There is a show on ESPN called ‘Pardon the Interruption.’ It is a bunch of opinionated people all talking at once trying to prove their point. Talk radio and TV is the same. When I am speaking, it is very hard for me to retain focus when somebody interrupts me. There is a pretty blatant interruption in the Gospels while Jesus was preaching; let’s see how He handles this rudeness!
Blasphemer or Redeemer?
Dr. Jeff Schreve
Jesus preached about the kingdom of God, sin and forgiveness many times. But there were people in the crowds who responded with anger and called Jesus a blasphemer for speaking as if He were God. Is Jesus a blasphemer or is He God? Discover the answer to this question in this revealing message from Pastor Jeff Schreve.
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New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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