Message Notes

Commendation of Faith

Example 1 

1. The faith of the friends of the paralytic

a) When Jesus saw their faith                                     Mark 2:5

b) Power to forgive sins                                                 Mark 2:5

c) Power to heal                                                                Mark 2:11-12

2. The absence of faith

a) Why does this Man speak blasphemies?            Mark 2:7

b) Who can forgive sins but God alone?                 Mark 2:7

Example 2

1. The Calling of Matthew                            Matthew 9:9

a) A tax collector

b) Invitation extended: “Follow Me”                                                   Matthew 9:9

c) Response of Matthew: “So he arose and followed Him”        Matthew 9:9

2. The significance

a) Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick    Matthew 9:12

b) Learn what this means: “I desire mercy and not sacrifice”                              Matthew 9:13

c) I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance                     Matthew 9:13

SIGNIFICANT LESSONS

1. Forgiveness of sins

2. Understanding and appreciating mercy

3. Appropriate response

a) Heart-felt

b) Whole-hearted

c) Life-changing decision