19/08/2026
Jesus in Capernaum
Mark 2:1–28
Jesus ministered in many places and did many miracles throughout His time on earth, even unto this time! In Mark 2, we'll see what He did for His people in the place of Capernaum.
I. JESUS SPEAKS UNTO THE CROWD
A. He Taught Them (v. 1, 13)
Jesus went to Capernaum because He saw the needs of the people—the Word of God. God's Word is what the world needs today.
B. He Rebuked the Scribes (v. 8, 16)
When Jesus perceived the thoughts of the scribes, He corrected them. The purpose of God's Word is not only to exhort but also to correct.
II. JESUS HEALED THE SICK (v. 5)
He healed the man who was palsied at the very moment He saw their faith in Him. Jesus makes miracles only if we have the faith for it.
III. JESUS REACHED OUT TO THE SINNERS (v. 15–16)
Publicans were considered unclean for their constant contact with the Gentiles, and Jesus stooped down to reach those who were in need of His help. Because of His compassion for the lost, Jesus is willing to reach us and be with us despite all the things we have done. (Philippians 2:7)
Out of all His acts in this chapter, there is one thing that hits me the most. It is when He said, “Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.” That's when I realized that the greatest act He had done was not when He sat down with the sinners or when He healed the sick, but when He forgave the sinners.
Jesus has come for one purpose, and that's to save sinners like us. The greatest thing Jesus has done is when He forgives our sins, rescues us willingly, and loves us unconditionally.
Nonetheless, the lesson of our message today:
1. Let us read God's Word, for this is what the world needs. (v. 13)
2. Let us have faith in the power of Jesus. (v. 5)
3. Let us abide in the presence of Jesus by following Him. (v. 14)