1. THE HEALING OF SIMON PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW (Mark 1:29-31)

2. THE HEALING OF SIMON PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW I. COMMONLY HELD FALSE BELIEFS REFUTED HEREIN A. That Peter was the first pope, Acts 10:25-26; Gal. 2:11-14 A. That Peter was the first pope, Acts 10:25-26; Gal. 2:11-14 B. That “faith healers” work miracles today B. That “faith healers” work miracles today C. That work in the home is degrading to a woman, 1 Tim. 5:14; Titus 2:4-5 C. That work in the home is degrading to a woman, 1 Tim. 5:14; Titus 2:4-5

3. THE HEALING OF SIMON PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW I. COMMONLY HELD FALSE BELIEFS REFUTED HEREIN II. LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM THIS ACCOUNT A. Jesus made the difference

4. Jesus made the difference His power and willingness to serve, Mk. 1:32-34; Matt. 26: 28; 1 Pet. 2:24; 1 Jno. 2:1-2; Heb. 7:25 His power and willingness to serve, Mk. 1:32-34; Matt. 26: 28; 1 Pet. 2:24; 1 Jno. 2:1-2; Heb. 7:25 His selflessness, Heb. 4:14- 16 His selflessness, Heb. 4:14- 16 His compassion, Mk. 1:40-42; Matt. 9:36; 14:14; 20:34; Lk. 7:13 His compassion, Mk. 1:40-42; Matt. 9:36; 14:14; 20:34; Lk. 7:13 He cares about all men, Matt. 8:15; Mk. 1:41; Lk. 4:40; Matt. 8:5-13; 15:21-28; Jno. 3:16; Mk. 16:15 He cares about all men, Matt. 8:15; Mk. 1:41; Lk. 4:40; Matt. 8:5-13; 15:21-28; Jno. 3:16; Mk. 16:15 His power and willingness to serve, Mk. 1:32-34; Matt. 26: 28; 1 Pet. 2:24; 1 Jno. 2:1-2; Heb. 7:25 His power and willingness to serve, Mk. 1:32-34; Matt. 26: 28; 1 Pet. 2:24; 1 Jno. 2:1-2; Heb. 7:25 His selflessness, Heb. 4:14- 16 His selflessness, Heb. 4:14- 16 His compassion, Mk. 1:40-42; Matt. 9:36; 14:14; 20:34; Lk. 7:13 His compassion, Mk. 1:40-42; Matt. 9:36; 14:14; 20:34; Lk. 7:13 He cares about all men, Matt. 8:15; Mk. 1:41; Lk. 4:40; Matt. 8:5-13; 15:21-28; Jno. 3:16; Mk. 16:15 He cares about all men, Matt. 8:15; Mk. 1:41; Lk. 4:40; Matt. 8:5-13; 15:21-28; Jno. 3:16; Mk. 16:15

5. THE HEALING OF SIMON PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW I. COMMONLY HELD FALSE BELIEFS REFUTED HEREIN II. LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM THIS ACCOUNT A. Jesus made the difference B. We should take our troubles to Jesus, Mk. 1:30; Ps. 61:1-2; Lk. 4:38 C. Intercession, Col. 1:9; 4:3; 1 Thes. 5:25; 1 Tim. 2:1-2 C. Intercession, Col. 1:9; 4:3; 1 Thes. 5:25; 1 Tim. 2:1-2 D. “She ministered to them,” Mk. 1:31; 2 Chrn. 2:5-6; Eph. 3:8; Acts 6:1-5; 11:29; Rom. 15:25; 2 Cor. 4:1; 8:4; 2 Tim. 4:5; Heb. 6:10 D. “She ministered to them,” Mk. 1:31; 2 Chrn. 2:5-6; Eph. 3:8; Acts 6:1-5; 11:29; Rom. 15:25; 2 Cor. 4:1; 8:4; 2 Tim. 4:5; Heb. 6:10

6. THE HEALING OF SIMON PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW I. COMMONLY HELD FALSE BELIEFS REFUTED HEREIN A. That Peter was the first pope, Acts 10:25-26; Gal. 2:11-14 A. That Peter was the first pope, Acts 10:25-26; Gal. 2:11-14 B. That “faith healers” work miracles today B. That “faith healers” work miracles today C. That work in the home is degrading to a woman, 1 Tim. 5:14; Titus 2:4-5 C. That work in the home is degrading to a woman, 1 Tim. 5:14; Titus 2:4-5

7. THE HEALING OF SIMON PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW I. COMMONLY HELD FALSE BELIEFS REFUTED HEREIN II. LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM THIS ACCOUNT A. Jesus made the difference B. We should take our troubles to Jesus, Mk. 1:30; Ps. 61:1-2; Lk. 4:38 C. Intercession, Col. 1:9; 4:3; 1 Thes. 5:25; 1 Tim. 2:1-2 C. Intercession, Col. 1:9; 4:3; 1 Thes. 5:25; 1 Tim. 2:1-2 D. “She ministered to them,” Mk. 1:31; 2 Chrn. 2:5-6; Eph. 3:8; Acts 6:1-5; 11:29; Rom. 15:25; 2 Cor. 4:1; 8:4; 2 Tim. 4:5; Heb. 6:10 D. “She ministered to them,” Mk. 1:31; 2 Chrn. 2:5-6; Eph. 3:8; Acts 6:1-5; 11:29; Rom. 15:25; 2 Cor. 4:1; 8:4; 2 Tim. 4:5; Heb. 6:10