JESUS AND THE CROWDS
Mark 2: Jesus and the paralytic Mark 2: Jesus and the paralytic. His friends bought him to Jesus, he couldn’t come by myself. Jesus offered him forgiveness first and then healed him. He dealt with his spiritual needs AND his physical needs. This is the theme we will see occurring again and again
Mark 2:13 Jesus calls Levi (Matthew), while walking along, teaching the crowds. He singles people out. Deals with individual needs The calling of St Matthew, by Hendrick Terbrugghen, c. 1621
Challenges for the week Share God’s message of forgiveness with others Meet their physical needs too Welcome those who “need a doctor” Have faith in Jesus, it powers miracles