Windell Gann
Mark 2:1
This event follows a successful preaching tour in the synagogues of Galilee Mark 1:38-39
Capernaum ... Matthew calls Capernaum "his own city".
Noised ... that Jesus was in the house, Matthew 18:20; Hebrews 10:25; Luke 5:17
Some had come a distance; they especially crowed around the doors.
Mark 2:2
preached the word -- Mark 1:22; John 7:46 "Never man spak like ..." 2 Timothy 4:2
Preachers today should pledge to "preach the Word."
There’s a time for preaching and a time for action.
Mark 2:3
borne of four ... When there is a problem, come to Jesus!
1) A picture of Christians bring sin-sick to Jesus Luke 19:10;
2) This suggests cooperation is often needed; the links in the chain - individual-home-church;
3) Each one has a corner to carry.
borne by four ... How to carry your corner - -
1. Cheerfully
2. Bravely
3. Steadily
4. Prayerfully Ephesians 6:18-19
Mark 2:4
See sermon "Carry Your Part of the Load" mark 2:1-12
uncovered the roof ... We see a faith that laughed at barriers.
A barrier at the door -- crowded, no parking?!
Barrier of the roof is conquered!
Does your faith surrender, or courageously deals with barriers?
Mark 2:5
sins be forgiven ... Blessings of Forgiveness
1.Jesus’ words were a scandal among the scribes.
2.God granted the man more than was expected.
3.Implies Jesus understood his heart and penitence - John 2:25
4.Forgiveness is a divine prerogative - Mark 2:7
5.Jesus did not fear controversy
Mark 2:9
take up your bed ...
1. Nothing was left undone
2. It will be obedient people in heaven - Matthew 7:21; Hebrews 5:9
the Son of man -- The first occurrance of this disnigation on the book of Mark. See notes at Matthew 8:20 and Luke 5:24.
Mark 2:12
took up his bed ... Nothing left undonw. It is obedience people that will be found in heaven, Matthew 7:21; Hebrews 5:9
went before them ... became an example of forgiveness before others - 1 4:12; Matthew 5:16
all amazed ... 1) we are surprised by some who will come to Christ. 2) we are amazed what the power of God can do - the transformation; (surprised to see Saul preaching Jesus - Acts 9:20-21; 3) Will people be surprised to see "you" in heaven?
glorified God -- The changed life brought glory to God’s name. Is your life glorifing God?
Mark 2:23
cf. Deuteronomy 23:25
Mark 2:28
Lord also of the Sabbath ... The Sabbath is the Lord’s day, even as all othr days of the week! He is Lord of them all!