Matthew 9:1-34

 Homiletics                                                      Study – Matthew 2021-2022

Lesson     10                                                     Passage: Matthew 9:1-34

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus knows hearts, heals, calling for Matthew to “follow” while describing His desire for mercy to sinners (Matthew 9:1-13) a. Paralyzed Man brought by men to Jesus for healing – Faith of men seen and Jesus forgives sins bringing healing. (1-2) b. Teachers of law say Jesus blaspheming – Jesus challenges their hearts. (3-5) c. Jesus declares His authority to forgive sins – tells paralyzed man to get up and walk; crowd amazed at Jesus authority (6-8) d. Jesus sees tax collector Matthew and says “follow me”  (9) e. At dinner with Matthew, Pharisees ask disciples why Jesus eats with sinners (10-11) f. Jesus responds to questions with His desire for mercy and His coming for sinners (12-13)

Jesus' presence to be celebrated; don’t use old customs with our new relationship. (Matthew 9:14-17) a. John’s disciples ask about fasting as they and Pharisee’s do (14) b. Jesus answers  - no mourning when Bridegroom with them, but when He is taken it will be time to fast (15) c. “Old and New” illustrations cloth in garment and wineskins – New things have come don’t try to fit the new with old practices (16-17)

Jesus, responds to  pleas for healing, the results amaze  (Matthew 9:18-34) a. Synagogue leader requests Jesus come, put a hand on her for her life (18-19) b. A woman in faith desired to touch Jesus cloak so she would be healed; Jesus sees her faith and she was instantaneously healed. (20-22) c. Jesus enters synagogue leaders home, puts crowd outside and takes girl by hand and she got up  (23-26) d. Two blind men approach Jesus for sight. (27-31)  - Jesus asked, “do you believe”? Yes  - Jesus touch their eyes and sight restored  - Jesus admonished former blind men not to tell, but they spread the news e. Demon-possessed man who could not talk brought to Jesus; Jesus drives out demon and man spoke amazing people. (32-33) f. Pharisee call Jesus prince of demons (34)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Jesus knows hearts, heals, calls for Matthew to “follow” while describing His desire for mercy to sinners	Matthew 9:1-13
Jesus' presence is to be celebrated; don’t use old customs with our new relationship.	Matthew 9:14-17
Jesus responds to  pleas for healing, the results amaze	Matthew 9:18-34

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus sees hearts of faith, heals, calls Matthew and amazes.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT Jesus sees our heart and demonstrates mercy to those who trust in Him. He is making old things new.

Specific Application Questions

When Jesus says “your sins are forgiven”, what is your response? How can this be joyfully shared with others?

What old baggage are you dragging behind you?  How should you leave it behind and trust more fully in Jesus?

How do you recognize the instantaneous miracle of Jesus mercy everyday? How can you more fully praise Him?

Principles to Remember

Jesus work of mercy saves

Jesus brought a new relationship with God

Jesus’ work amazes

Characteristic of God

Merciful God

Theme

Jesus sees our heart and trusting in Him brings amazing results; only trust Him, He will save you.

God’s Word  - What’s happening?

God’s Heart – What does God care about?

Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today