HEALING OF THE PARALYTIC Mk 2:1-12 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard

that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of them. 4 Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus and, after digging through it, lowered the mat the paralyzed man was lying on. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven." 6 Now some teachers of the law were sitting there, thinking to themselves, 7 "Why does this fellow talk like that? He's blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" 8 Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, "Why are you thinking these things? 9 Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, `Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, `Get up, take your mat and walk'? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...." He said to the paralytic, 11 "I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home." 12 He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God, saying, "We have never seen anything like this!" Introduction 1. Jesus responds to the faith of others

2. If you are to see the power of God then you have to take steps of faith 3. 4. You must be bold enough to trust God and take daring steps You must always be willing to take risks for God

Jesus in the Home Mk 2:1 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 1. He had come home a. A home that called His own b. Our heart is His Home today c. He had many places that, made him comfortable Bethany Rev 3:20 His knock at your hearts door 2. If he is home then....... Mk 2:2So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. a. It will be known by others The people heard

1) There will be a difference when Jesus comes in. 2) No secrecy 3) Others will see that your changed life DO THEY SEE AND HEAR THAT CHRIST IS IN YOU?

b. You will become a witness for Him - so many gathered 1) Is your life and home and heart opened for others? 2) Are you willing to be used for him? 3) Even at the expense of loosing your own comfort? 4) Even to the point of breaking your roof c. The Word will have preeminence 1) If Christ comes in then the word will come in too 2) The Word will be read and practiced 3) The Word and Jesus cannot be separated 4) Jn 1:1 d. Compassion for others 1) The four friends of the Paralytic were moved with compassion 2) Compassion before faith 3) Faith grows in the soil of Love Gal 5:6 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. (NIV) Gal 5:6

6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. (NKJ) 4) Gifts of the spirit operates because of compassion 5) Jesus healed others not to show his power, but because he was moved with compassion What do you feel about the lost, the sick etc. etc.? e . Faith in action Mk 2:5 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven." 1) Jesus saw their faith 2) What did Jesus see to say so Illustration The cripple man who was brought to the Katherine K's meeting in spite of his unwillingness, but he was healed at the end. a. They put their faith into action b. They were bold to trust Jesus c. They dared to take risks Peter walking on water The 3 Hebrew children dared to trust God d. The Lord responds to steps of faith taken e. Be careful not to have faith in faith but in God

Dan 3:17-18 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. 18 But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." f. There is forgiveness 1) Where Jesus is present, there is no condemnation but forgiveness 2) This sickness may have been caused through sin 3) Our soul should be healed before our sicknesses are healed g. The power of God manifested 1) The power of God will be demonstrated 2) Gifts of healing, word of knowledge secrets of hearts revealed 3) Jesus speaking the word of power and healed instantly 4) The man carries the bed that carried him all these years