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Matthew 9:1-13 GNT


Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man

Matthew 9:1-13 Jesus got into the boat and went back across the lake to his own town, 

where some people brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a bed. When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the paralyzed man, “Courage, my son! Your sins are forgiven.”

Then some teachers of the Law said to themselves, “This man is speaking blasphemy!”


Jesus perceived what they were thinking, and so he said, “Why are you thinking such evil things? 


Is it easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 


I will prove to you, then, that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, pick up your bed, and go home!”


The man got up and went home. 


When the people saw it, they were afraid, and praised God for giving such authority to people.


Jesus Calls Matthew


Jesus left that place, and as he walked along, he saw a tax collector, named Matthew, sitting in his office. He said to him, “Follow me.” Matthew got up and followed him.


While Jesus was having a meal in Matthew's house, many tax collectors and other outcasts came and joined Jesus and his disciples at the table. 


Some Pharisees saw this and asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with such people?”


Jesus heard them and answered, “People who are well do not need a doctor, but only those who are sick.  


Go and find out what is meant by the scripture that says: ‘It is kindness that I want, not animal sacrifices.’ I have not come to call respectable people, but outcasts.”


Jesus and Beelzebul

Matthew 12:22-30 Then some people brought to Jesus a man who was blind and could not talk because he had a demon. Jesus healed the man, so that he was able to talk and see. 

The crowds were all amazed at what Jesus had done. “Could he be the Son of David?” they asked.

When the Pharisees heard this, they replied, “He drives out demons only because their ruler Beelzebul gives him power to do so.”


Jesus knew what they were thinking, and so he said to them, “Any country that divides itself into groups which fight each other will not last very long. And any town or family that divides itself into groups which fight each other will fall apart. 


So if one group is fighting another in Satan's kingdom, this means that it is already divided into groups and will soon fall apart! 


You say that I drive out demons because Beelzebul gives me the power to do so. Well, then, who gives your followers the power to drive them out? What your own followers do proves that you are wrong! 


No, it is not Beelzebul, but God's Spirit, who gives me the power to drive out demons, which proves that the Kingdom of God has already come upon you.


“No one can break into a strong man's house and take away his belongings unless he first ties up the strong man; then he can plunder his house.


“Anyone who is not for me is really against me; anyone who does not help me gather is really scattering.

Mark 2:3-5 when four men arrived, carrying a paralyzed man to Jesus. 

Because of the crowd, however, they could not get the man to him. So they made a hole in the roof right above the place where Jesus was. When they had made an opening, they let the man down, lying on his mat. 

Seeing how much faith they had, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My son, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 5:18-20 Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a bed, and they tried to carry him into the house and put him in front of Jesus. 

Because of the crowd, however, they could find no way to take him in. So they carried him up on the roof, made an opening in the tiles, and let him down on his bed into the middle of the group in front of Jesus. 

When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the man, “Your sins are forgiven, my friend.”

Matthew 11:16-19 “Now, to what can I compare the people of this day? They are like children sitting in the marketplace. One group shouts to the other, 

‘We played wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! We sang funeral songs, but you wouldn't cry!’ 

When John came, he fasted and drank no wine, and everyone said, ‘He has a demon in him!’ 

When the Son of Man came, he ate and drank, and everyone said, ‘Look at this man! He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts!’ God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by its results.”

Hosea 6:6 I want your constant love, not your animal sacrifices. I would rather have my people know me than burn offerings to me.

Matthew 12:7-8 The scripture says, ‘It is kindness that I want, not animal sacrifices.’ If you really knew what this means, you would not condemn people who are not guilty; 

for the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
Here is Today's Message Matthew 9:1-13 GNT Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man Matthew 9:1-13 Jesus got into the boat and went back across the lake to his own town,  where some people brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a bed. When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the paralyzed man, “Courage, my son! Your sins are forgiven.” Then some teachers of the Law said to themselves, “This man is speaking blasphemy!” Jesus perceived what they were thinking, and so he said, “Why are you thinking such evil things?  Is it easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?  I will prove to you, then, that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, pick up your bed, and go home!” The man got up and went home.  When the people saw it, they were afraid, and praised God for giving such authority to people. Jesus Calls Matthew Jesus left that place, and as he walked along, he saw a tax collector, named Matthew, sitting in his office. He said to him, “Follow me.” Matthew got up and followed him. While Jesus was having a meal in Matthew's house, many tax collectors and other outcasts came and joined Jesus and his disciples at the table.  Some Pharisees saw this and asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with such people?” Jesus heard them and answered, “People who are well do not need a doctor, but only those who are sick.   Go and find out what is meant by the scripture that says: ‘It is kindness that I want, not animal sacrifices.’ I have not come to call respectable people, but outcasts.” Jesus and Beelzebul Matthew 12:22-30 Then some people brought to Jesus a man who was blind and could not talk because he had a demon. Jesus healed the man, so that he was able to talk and see.  The crowds were all amazed at what Jesus had done. “Could he be the Son of David?” they asked. When the Pharisees heard this, they replied, “He drives out demons only because their ruler Beelzebul gives him power to do so.” Jesus knew what they were thinking, and so he said to them, “Any country that divides itself into groups which fight each other will not last very long. And any town or family that divides itself into groups which fight each other will fall apart.  So if one group is fighting another in Satan's kingdom, this means that it is already divided into groups and will soon fall apart!  You say that I drive out demons because Beelzebul gives me the power to do so. Well, then, who gives your followers the power to drive them out? What your own followers do proves that you are wrong!  No, it is not Beelzebul, but God's Spirit, who gives me the power to drive out demons, which proves that the Kingdom of God has already come upon you. “No one can break into a strong man's house and take away his belongings unless he first ties up the strong man; then he can plunder his house. “Anyone who is not for me is really against me; anyone who does not help me gather is really scattering. Mark 2:3-5 when four men arrived, carrying a paralyzed man to Jesus.  Because of the crowd, however, they could not get the man to him. So they made a hole in the roof right above the place where Jesus was. When they had made an opening, they let the man down, lying on his mat.  Seeing how much faith they had, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My son, your sins are forgiven.” Luke 5:18-20 Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a bed, and they tried to carry him into the house and put him in front of Jesus.  Because of the crowd, however, they could find no way to take him in. So they carried him up on the roof, made an opening in the tiles, and let him down on his bed into the middle of the group in front of Jesus.  When Jesus saw how much faith they had, he said to the man, “Your sins are forgiven, my friend.” Matthew 11:16-19 “Now, to what can I compare the people of this day? They are like children sitting in the marketplace. One group shouts to the other,  ‘We played wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! We sang funeral songs, but you wouldn't cry!’  When John came, he fasted and drank no wine, and everyone said, ‘He has a demon in him!’  When the Son of Man came, he ate and drank, and everyone said, ‘Look at this man! He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts!’ God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by its results.” Hosea 6:6 I want your constant love, not your animal sacrifices. I would rather have my people know me than burn offerings to me. Matthew 12:7-8 The scripture says, ‘It is kindness that I want, not animal sacrifices.’ If you really knew what this means, you would not condemn people who are not guilty;  for the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
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