1. PALSY The effects upon the parts seized are very violent and deadly. The effects upon the parts seized are very violent and deadly. is properly a disorder which deprives the limbs of sensation or motion, or both; and it is usually attended with imbecility of mind is properly a disorder which deprives the limbs of sensation or motion, or both; and it is usually attended with imbecility of mind The person afflicted resembles a man undergoing the torture, and experiences nearly the same exquisite sufferings (Matt 8:6; Luke 7:2). Our Savior is recorded to have miraculously cured several paralytics (Matt 4:24; 8:13; 9:2,6; Mark 2:3,4; Luke 5:18; John 5:5). The person afflicted resembles a man undergoing the torture, and experiences nearly the same exquisite sufferings (Matt 8:6; Luke 7:2). Our Savior is recorded to have miraculously cured several paralytics (Matt 4:24; 8:13; 9:2,6; Mark 2:3,4; Luke 5:18; John 5:5).

2. CAPERNAUM CAPERNAUM CAPERNAUM (village of Nahum) - the most important city on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee in New Testament times and the center of much of Jesus' ministry. (village of Nahum) - the most important city on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee in New Testament times and the center of much of Jesus' ministry. By the New Testament era, Capernaum was large enough that it always was called a "city" (Matt 9:1; Mark 1:33). It had its own synagogue, in which Jesus frequently taught (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31-38; John 6:59). Apparently the synagogue was built by the Roman soldiers garrisoned in Capernaum (Matt 8:8; Luke 7:1-10). The synagogue was a center for the Roman system of taxation; for it had a permanent office of taxation (Matt 9:9; Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27), and itinerant tax collectors operated in the city (Matt 17:24). By the New Testament era, Capernaum was large enough that it always was called a "city" (Matt 9:1; Mark 1:33). It had its own synagogue, in which Jesus frequently taught (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31-38; John 6:59). Apparently the synagogue was built by the Roman soldiers garrisoned in Capernaum (Matt 8:8; Luke 7:1-10). The synagogue was a center for the Roman system of taxation; for it had a permanent office of taxation (Matt 9:9; Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27), and itinerant tax collectors operated in the city (Matt 17:24). After being rejected in His hometown, Nazareth, Jesus made Capernaum the center of His ministry in Galilee. He performed many miracles here, including the healing of the centurion's paralyzed servant (Matt 8:5-13), a paralytic carried by four friends (Mark 2:1-12), Peter's mother-in-law (Matt 8:14-15; Mark 1:29-31), and the nobleman's son (John 4:46-54). After being rejected in His hometown, Nazareth, Jesus made Capernaum the center of His ministry in Galilee. He performed many miracles here, including the healing of the centurion's paralyzed servant (Matt 8:5-13), a paralytic carried by four friends (Mark 2:1-12), Peter's mother-in-law (Matt 8:14-15; Mark 1:29-31), and the nobleman's son (John 4:46-54). As Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee near Capernaum, He called the fishermen Simon, Andrew, James, and John to be his disciples (Mark 1:16-21,29). It was also in "His own city" (Capernaum) that Jesus called the tax collector Matthew (Matt 9:1,9; Mark 2:13-14). Immediately following the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus delivered His discourse on the Bread of Life near this city (John 6:32). As Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee near Capernaum, He called the fishermen Simon, Andrew, James, and John to be his disciples (Mark 1:16-21,29). It was also in "His own city" (Capernaum) that Jesus called the tax collector Matthew (Matt 9:1,9; Mark 2:13-14). Immediately following the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus delivered His discourse on the Bread of Life near this city (John 6:32). Although Jesus centered His ministry in Capernaum, the people of that city did not follow him. Jesus pronounced a curse on the city for its unbelief (Matt 11:23-24), predicting its ruin (Luke 10:15). So strikingly did this prophecy come true that only recently has Tell Hum been identified confidently as ancient Capernaum. Although Jesus centered His ministry in Capernaum, the people of that city did not follow him. Jesus pronounced a curse on the city for its unbelief (Matt 11:23-24), predicting its ruin (Luke 10:15). So strikingly did this prophecy come true that only recently has Tell Hum been identified confidently as ancient Capernaum.

3. Christ’s Domain The paralytic: The paralytic: Mark 2:5 Mark 2:5 "Son, your sins are forgiven you." "Son, your sins are forgiven you." Physically, psychologically, spiritually is Bring him in the presence of Christ’s dominion Four man and four requirements to be in Christ's domain. Four man and four requirements to be in Christ's domain.

4. Faith Mark 2:5 “When Jesus saw their faith” Mark 2:5 “When Jesus saw their faith” Heb 11:6 Heb 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a reworded of those who diligently seek Him. “ “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a reworded of those who diligently seek Him. “ 1- Faith: A- To believe in his existence not only in the world but in my life B- Rewarding : believe that He answer prayers

5. The 4 Requirements 2-Patience: striving 2-Patience: striving 3-Goal: Hope 3-Goal: Hope My goal is to get to Christ My goal is to get to Christ 4- Love: 4- Love: A- Love of God A- Love of God B- Love others B- Love others C- Love my self C- Love my self

6. Requirements for God’s to work through us Submission Submission Obedience Obedience Repentance=Forgiveness Repentance=Forgiveness What if I do not have any of these: What if I do not have any of these: Mark 9:23-24 Mark 9:23-24 23 Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes." 23 Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes." 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!"

7. Son Mark 2:5 Mark 2:5 "Son, your sins are forgiven you." "Son, your sins are forgiven you." He offer him the spiritual healing before the physical. He offer him the spiritual healing before the physical. Our spiritual being is much precious from the carnal. Our spiritual being is much precious from the carnal. The Rock of Life

8. First resistance His Authority Mark 2:6-7 Mark 2:6-7 7 "Why does this Man speak blasphemies like this? 7 "Why does this Man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God alone?" Who can forgive sins but God alone?" Knowing what was in their hearts Knowing what was in their hearts Mark 2:10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins

9. Matthew the Tax Collector Matthew the Tax Collector MATTHEW MATTHEW ho worked in or around Capernaum under the authority of Herod Antipas. In Jesus' day, land and poll taxes were collected directly by Roman officials, but taxes on transported goods were contracted out to local collectors. Matthew was such a person, or else he was in the service of one. These middlemen paid an agreed-upon sum in advance to the Roman officials for the right to collect taxes in an area. Their profit came from the excess they could squeeze from the people. ho worked in or around Capernaum under the authority of Herod Antipas. In Jesus' day, land and poll taxes were collected directly by Roman officials, but taxes on transported goods were contracted out to local collectors. Matthew was such a person, or else he was in the service of one. These middlemen paid an agreed-upon sum in advance to the Roman officials for the right to collect taxes in an area. Their profit came from the excess they could squeeze from the people. The Jewish people hated these tax collectors not only for their corruption, but also because they worked with the despised Romans. Tax collectors were ranked with murderers and robbers, and a Jew was permitted to lie to them if neccessary. The attitude found in the gospels is similar. Tax collectors are lumped together with harlots (Matt 21:31), Gentiles (Matt 18:17), and, most often, sinners (Matt 9:10). They were as offensive to Jews for their economic and social practices as lepers were for their uncleanness; both were excluded from the people of God. The Jewish people hated these tax collectors not only for their corruption, but also because they worked with the despised Romans. Tax collectors were ranked with murderers and robbers, and a Jew was permitted to lie to them if neccessary. The attitude found in the gospels is similar. Tax collectors are lumped together with harlots (Matt 21:31), Gentiles (Matt 18:17), and, most often, sinners (Matt 9:10). They were as offensive to Jews for their economic and social practices as lepers were for their uncleanness; both were excluded from the people of God.

10. “Follow Me." Tax Collector Tax Collector Mathew: “The Gift of God” Mathew: “The Gift of God” Money, authority, Power Money, authority, Power St. Augustine : Make you a fisher of man St. Augustine : Make you a fisher of man What made him to leave every thing and follow Him. What made him to leave every thing and follow Him. The perfect, courage obedient to God’s call The perfect, courage obedient to God’s call

11. Second resistance His behavior Mark 2:16 Mark 2:16 How is it that He eats and drinks with tax collectors and sinners?" How is it that He eats and drinks with tax collectors and sinners?" Do we resist Him? Self Justification Blaming others Heb 3:7-11 Heb 3:7-11 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says:“ Today, if you will hear His voice, 8 Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, In the day of trial in the wilderness, 9 Where your fathers tested Me, tried Me, Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says:“ Today, if you will hear His voice, 8 Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, In the day of trial in the wilderness, 9 Where your fathers tested Me, tried Me, And saw My works forty years. 10 Therefore I was angry with that generation, And saw My works forty years. 10 Therefore I was angry with that generation, And said, 'They always go astray in their heart, And they have not known My ways.' And said, 'They always go astray in their heart, And they have not known My ways.' 11 So I swore in My wrath, 'They shall not enter My rest.'" 11 So I swore in My wrath, 'They shall not enter My rest.'" Heb 3:15 Heb 3:15 Today, if you will hear His voice, Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion." Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion." NKJV NKJV

12. Jesus Is Questioned About Fasting His Tradition Monday and Thursday were fasting for Jaws. Monday and Thursday were fasting for Jaws. Why do we fast? Why do we fast? Is it a Goal Is it a Goal Is it for righteousness Is it for righteousness What is the reason of fasting What is the reason of fasting Jesus is the Bridegroom Jesus is the Bridegroom The Communion of Love The Communion of Love New wine must be put into new wineskins.” New wine must be put into new wineskins.”

13. The Fourth resistance Mark 2:24 Mark 2:24 Look, why do they do what is not lawful on the Sabbath Look, why do they do what is not lawful on the Sabbath The church rites The church rites The spiritual tools The spiritual tools