2. Chapter 2 Common People, Mk. 12:37 Jewish Leaders, Lk. 19:47-48 Jesus received a mixed reaction from people.

3. Chapter 2 “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” - Acts 4:12 Our reaction will determine our destiny.

4. Chapter 2 Deity Ministry Piety Conformity Four points of opposition.

5. Chapter 2 Paralytic brought to Him, 3-4 –K–Known –F–Fix a physical ailment Paralysis, leprosy Cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer’s His Deity was Questioned, 1-12

6. Chapter 2 Paralytic brought to Him, 3-4 –F–Fix a spiritual ailment Self Others His Deity was Questioned, 1-12

7. Chapter 2 Paralytic brought to Him, 3-4 –F–Faith is… Seen in ACTIONS, Jas. 2:15-20; 2 Cor. 4:13 Needed for FORGIVENESS, Jn. 8:24; Heb. 11:6; Jas. 2:14, 26 His Deity was Questioned, 1-12

8. Chapter 2 Jesus asserted His deity, 5-12 –F–Forgave sins Penitent woman, Lk. 7:48 Penitent thief, Lk. 23:43 His Deity was Questioned, 1-12

9. Chapter 2 Jesus asserted His deity, 5-12 –Q–Quietly questioned Blasphemy God forgives His Deity was Questioned, 1-12

10. Chapter 2 Jesus asserted His deity, 5-12 –R–Replied Knew evil thoughts, Mt. 9:4; Heb. 4:13 Proposed proof, cf. 1 Kgs. 18 His Deity was Questioned, 1-12

11. Chapter 2 Jesus asserted His deity, 5-12 –P–Proved His words Command Marveled, Mt. 9:8 Amazement & fear, Lk. 5:26 His Deity was Questioned, 1-12

12. Chapter 2 He called Levi, 13-14 –L–Left all, Lk. 5:28 –H–Had a feast, Lk. 5:29 His Ministry was Criticized, 13-17

13. Chapter 2 He associated with sinners, 15-17 –C–Criticized by sinners, Mt. 23:2-4; 3:7 –R–Replied Physicians help the sick Sinners need repentance, Lk. 13:3 Self-righteous are blind, Jn. 9:39-41 Mercy over sacrifice, Mt. 9:13 His Ministry was Criticized, 13-17

14. Chapter 2 There is no justification for our close association with sinners, 1 Cor. 15:33 –I–In the world, Jn. 17:15 –T–Teach & rebuke, Eph. 5:11 His Ministry was Criticized, 13-17

15. Chapter 2 Questioned about fasting, 18 –T–Twice weekly by Pharisees, Mt. 6:16 –A–Annual in the Law, Lev. 16:29-34; 23:26-32 His Piety was Doubted, 18-22

16. Chapter 2 An absurd criticism, 19-22 –B–Bridegroom – friends –N–New patch – old garment –O–Old wineskins – new wine –D–Distant application to OT / NT, Lk. 5:39 His Piety was Doubted, 18-22

17. Chapter 2 Disciples plucked grain on the Sabbath, 23; cf. Deut. 23:25 Challenged as unlawful, 24 His Conformity To Tradition was Challenged, 23-28

18. Chapter 2 Jesus destroyed their objection, 25-28 –D–David’s actions, 1 Sam. 21:1-6; Lev. 24:5-9 Not lawful, Mt. 12:3-4 Specific authority excludes His Conformity To Tradition was Challenged, 23-28

19. Chapter 2 Jesus destroyed their objection, 25-28 –P–Priests’ actions, Mt. 12:5 –M–Mercy – not sacrifice, 1 Sam. 15:22-23 –S–Sabbath for man –L–Lord of Sabbath His Conformity To Tradition was Challenged, 23-28

20. Chapter 2 Jesus destroyed their objection, 25-28 –N–NOT SITUATION ETHICS!!! Christ did not alter the law, Mt. 5:19-20 Sabbath penalty was death, Num. 15:32-36 His Conformity To Tradition was Challenged, 23-28 Compare Mt. 15:1-8

21. Chapter 2 Deity Ministry Piety Conformity Four points of opposition.

22. Chapter 2 Common People, Mk. 12:37 Jewish Leaders, Lk. 19:47-48 Jesus received a mixed reaction from people.

23. Chapter 2 “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” - Acts 4:12 Our reaction will determine our destiny.