Mark chapter two shares four connected stories about the paralyzed man, Levi, fasting, and the Sabbath. Each story contains conflict that intensifies. In each Jesus is questioned. In each Jesus gives a saying. And in each story, we learn an important truth about Jesus. Four stories, four questions, four sayings, four declarations about Jesus’ identity that show his authority
2. Jesus forgives and heals sinners with divine authority
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