1. JESUS AND THE CROWDS

3. 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

4. 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

7. 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