The Son of Man Heals and Forgives

Reference

Matthew 9:1-38

Sermon Notes

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CLASS TEN: The Son of Man Heals and Forgives

I. ANNOUNCEMENTS and PRAYER CONCERNS

II. READ / LISTEN to MATTHEW 9:1–38
a. What are your initial impressions or questions? Notable translation differences?

III. Forgiveness and Healing (1-8)
a. Thus far, Matthew has demonstrated Jesus’ authority in His teaching (7:28-29); His healing of diseases (8:1-17); over any other allegiances (8:18-22); over nature (8:23-27); and over demons (8:16, 28-34). Now Matthew shows Jesus’ authority to forgive sins.

b. Matthew is briefer than Mark (2:1-12) and Luke’s account (5:18-26) of this event.

c. There are several places in the bible where illness is coupled with sinfulness. A few to note are: Psalms 41:3-4; 103:2-3; and James 5:14-15.

d. Why are some of the scribes saying Jesus blasphemed?

e. What does it reveal about Jesus that He can perceive their thoughts? (Hebrews 4:13)

f. What reason does Matthew give for the people glorifying God?

g. Again, this event, and others in this chapter, are a fulfillment of Isaiah 35.

IV. The Call of Matthew (9-13)
a. Compare Mark 2:13-17 and Luke 5:27-32 with this account.

b. Here in verse 13 and again in 12:7 are the only places Matthew uses the word, “sacrifice.” He is quoting Hosea 6:6 on both occasions.

c. In other instances that refer to sacrifices Matthew prefers the word gifts. He wants Jews who trust Jesus but continue their temple sacrifices to view them as gifts to God for their forgiveness in Christ rather than acts that accomplish atonement.

V. A Question about Fasting (14-17)
a. (vs. 14) According to Leviticus 16:29-34 Israel was to fast once a year. However there were some who also fasted on Mondays and Thursdays as an act of piety.
i. See the example in Luke 18:10-14.

b. What is Jesus referring to in verse 15?

c. What does Jesus mean by His cloth and wineskin illustration?

VI. A Woman Healed and a Girl Restored (18-26)
a. Compare Mathew’s account with Mark 5:21-43 and Luke 8:40-56.

b. The woman’s condition left her perpetually unclean – nearly as bad as a leper.

c. The meaning of Tassels on Jesus’ robe is found in Numbers 15:37-41.

d. What does it mean that there were flute players at Jairus’ house?

VII. Jesus Heals the Blind (27-31)
a. What is significant about the title, Son of David?

b. Why does Jesus ask the two men if they believe He can do what they ask of Him?

c. Why does He warn them not to tell anyone?

VIII. Driving Out a Demon (32-34)
a. What is the accusation the Pharisees made against Jesus? See Matthew 12:22-28.

IX. The Lord of the Harvest (35-38)
a. Matthew 4:23 stated right before Discourse One (Righteousness): Sermon on the Mount (5:1 – 7:29)

b. This begins Matthew’s Discourse Two (Missions): Ministry of Jesus’ Disciples (9:35 - 10:42)