More than Expected

The scribes' reaction to Jesus forgiving sins highlights His divine nature. Only God can forgive sins, and Jesus' ability to do so affirms His identity as the Son of God. Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe “More than Expected” Sermon Notes Mark 2:1 & 2 Jesus is home in Capernaum and after several days people become aware of it and go fill the home so there is not even room near the door Mark 2:3 & 4 4 men because they can’t fit into the house remove the roof and lower him into where Jesus is Mark 2:5 Jesus seeing their faith forgives the man’s sins Mark 2:6 & 7 The Scribes think Jesus is blaspheming because only God can forgive sins Mark 2:8 Jesus knows what they are thinking Mark 2:9 Jesus asks them a question, “Which is easier?” Mark 2:10 & 11 So that they might know He can do both Jesus tells the man to get up, pick up your pallet and go home Mark 2:12 The man gets up immediately, picked up his pallet and went home. As a result the people were amazed and “glorified God”