Introduction
Jesus calls some disciples and heals a leper and a paralysed man.
Questions
1. What did they do when they had brought their boats to land?
v 11 When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything, and followed him.
2. What did Jesus do to relieve the stress of crowds of people coming to be healed?
v 16 ... he withdrew himself into the desert, and prayed.
3. What did the scribes and Pharisees ask the disciples and what was Jesus' reply?
v 30 to 32 .. “Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus answered them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Summary Points
- v 1 to 11 Jesus teaches the multitudes from Simon's boat. He then provides a miraculous catch of fish for the fishermen. They then leave everything to follow him
- v 12 to 16 Jesus heals a man full of leprosy. The man has faith that Jesus can do this and acknowledges his power, calling him Lord
- v 17 to 26 Jesus heals a paralysed man so that he can instantly walk. Jesus says that it is a sign that he can forgive sins
- v 27 to 39 Jesus asks Levi, a tax collector, to follow him. He and his disciples are criticised by the scribes and Pharisees for mixing with tax collectors and for not fasting