Jesus Heals a Paralytic
Luke 5:17–26
- Crowded house — man lowered through roof
- Jesus sees their faith
- “Your sins are forgiven”
- Scribes and Pharisees question Jesus
- “Which is easier to say?”
- Visible healing demonstrates invisible authority
- Son of Man has authority to forgive sins
- Man immediately rises and walks
- People glorify God
The Call of Levi
Luke 5:27–32
- “Follow me”
- Levi leaves everything
- Great feast at Levi’s house
- Tax collectors and sinners eat with Jesus
- Pharisees and scribes criticize
- “Those who are sick” need a physician
- Jesus came to call sinners to repentance
- Association with sinners ≠ participation in sin
The Question About Fasting
Luke 5:33–39
- Why do Jesus’ disciples not fast?
- Bridegroom is with them
- A time for fasting will come
- New patch on an old garment
- New wine in old wineskins
- Jesus is bringing something new
- The old is familiar and comfortable
- Accepting the new can be difficult
Jairus’ Daughter and a Woman’s Faith
Matthew 9:18–26
- Jairus believes Jesus can restore his daughter
- Woman believes touching Jesus’ garment will heal her
- “Your faith has made you well”
- Woman healed immediately
- Jesus comes to Jairus’ house
- Crowd laughs at Jesus
- Jesus takes the girl by the hand
- Girl rises
- Jesus demonstrates authority over death
Two Blind Men Healed
Matthew 9:27–31
- “Have mercy on us, Son of David”
- “Do you believe that I am able?”
- “Yes, Lord”
- “According to your faith”
- Their eyes are opened
- Jesus tells them to tell no one
- They spread his fame throughout the district
A Mute Demon Cast Out
Matthew 9:32–34
- Demon cast out
- Mute man speaks
- Crowds marvel
- “Never was anything like this seen in Israel”
- Pharisees see the same evidence
- Attribute Jesus’ power to the prince of demons
- Same evidence — very different responses