23 October 2016

In Search of Faith : Lesson 3

In Search of Faith : Lesson 3
Text: Matthew 9:1-13; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26

Speaker:
Rev Mitch Tan
Series:
In Search of Faith

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
  1. 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
  1. 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

  1. Understanding and appreciating mercy

  1. Appropriate response

a) Heart-felt
b) Whole-hearted
c) Life-changing decision