Jesus's Teachings and Miracles
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What was the action Jesus took upon seeing the paralytic?

  • He praised the faith of the four men.
  • He asked the paralytic to walk.
  • He forgave the man's sins. (correct)
  • He complained about the roof.

What did the scribes accuse Jesus of?

  • Claiming to be God.
  • Performing miracles wrongly.
  • Teaching against the law.
  • Blasphemy. (correct)

Why did the disciples of John and the Pharisees fast, according to the content?

  • They wanted to be closer to God.
  • They believed fasting would keep them healthy.
  • It was a tradition they followed. (correct)
  • They were seeking forgiveness for their sins.

What justification did Jesus give for not following tradition (having his disciples fast)?

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What response did Jesus give to those questioning his eating with tax collectors and sinners?

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What analogy is used to illustrate the incompatibility of new practices with old traditions?

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According to the passage, what was the reaction of the Pharisees to the disciples picking grain on the Sabbath?

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What does the statement 'The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath' suggest?

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What was the purpose of the Pharisees watching Jesus closely in the synagogue?

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Flashcards

Jesus's authority to forgive sins

Jesus claimed the right to forgive sins, a power usually thought to belong only to God.

The paralytic healed

A man unable to walk is miraculously healed by Jesus.

Levi, the tax collector

A tax collector who was called by Jesus to be a disciple.

Jesus's meal with sinners

Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners, which angered some religious leaders.

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Fasting and Jesus's disciples

Disciples of John and Pharisees fasted regularly but Jesus's disciples did not always fast.

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Sabbath

A day of rest and worship, according to Jewish tradition; Jesus argued that the Sabbath was created for people, not the other way around.

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New Wine vs. Old Wineskin

New things (teachings, ideas) don't fit into old methods (interpretations, practices); adaptation is needed to receive new good.

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Healing on Sabbath Dilemma

The Pharisees debated whether healing on the Sabbath is 'lawful' vs. 'evil', which created conflict with Jesus's actions.

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Withered Hand Healing

Jesus heals a man's withered hand on the Sabbath, challenging the Pharisees' rigid interpretations of the Sabbath laws by asking a counter-question of 'do good or evil'.

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David's Example

Jesus uses David's actions to justify his actions in performing a good deed on the Sabbath, providing context and precedent for his actions.

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Study Notes

The Healing of a Paralytic

  • Jesus healed a paralytic man by forgiving his sins.
  • The man was brought to Jesus by four others.
  • Jesus's followers were amazed at the healing.
  • Jesus asserted authority over sin.

The Call of Levi

  • Jesus encounters Levi (tax collector) and calls him to follow.
  • Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners, causing criticism.
  • Jesus defends his actions, saying the sick need healing, not the healthy.

Question About Fasting

  • Disciples of John and Pharisees questioned Jesus's disciples about fasting.
  • Jesus responded that wedding guests don't fast while the groom is present.
  • He used the analogy of new cloth and wine to illustrate the inappropriateness of mixing new and old practices.

The Sabbath and the Disciples

  • Jesus's disciples picked grain on the Sabbath, upsetting the Pharisees.
  • Jesus countered that David's actions (eating the bread of offering) were justified in times of need, emphasizing man's importance over the Sabbath.
  • Jesus declared that the Sabbath exists for humanity's benefit

A Man with a Withered Hand

  • A man with a withered hand seeks healing from Jesus.
  • Pharisees tried to trap Jesus to accuse him of violating the Sabbath.
  • Jesus healed the man, defending his actions by citing that doing good is more important than doing evil.
  • Pharisees and Herodians conspired to have Jesus killed.

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Explore the significant miracles and teachings of Jesus, including the healing of a paralytic, the calling of Levi, and discussions on fasting and the Sabbath. Understand how these events showcase Jesus's authority and compassion, as well as his challenges with religious norms.

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