The Forgiving King

Text: Matthew 9:1-13


  1. Bringing People to Jesus ( Matthew 9:1-8 )

A. Faith That Moves Toward Need (v. 1-2a)
B. Jesus Sees Our Deepest Need (v. 2b)
C. Jesus Has Authority to Forgive Sin (vv. 3-8)

  1. The Grace That Changes Outsiders ( Matthew 9:9-13 )

A. Jesus Calls the Undeserving (v. 9)
B. Jesus Pursues the Spiritually Sick (vv. 10-12)
C. Jesus Desires Mercy Over Religion (v. 13)

  1.  Living as People Changed by Forgiveness

A. Forgiven People Bring Others to Jesus
B. Forgiven People Show Mercy
C. Forgiven People Invest in Kingdom Mission