Ep. 16. Matthew 9 Pt. 1 - Why Did Jesus Forgive Sins Before Healing?

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In Matthew 9, Jesus heals a paralyzed man, claims the authority to forgive sins, calls Matthew the tax collector, and challenges the religious assumptions of the Pharisees and John the Baptist’s disciples. Sam and Will unpack the historical setting behind these stories, why Jesus’ actions were so controversial, and what the images of new cloth and new wineskins reveal about the transforming power of the gospel. If you enjoy the episode, like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who would benefit from the conversation.

Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Matthew Recap 04:26 - Jesus Returns to Capernaum 06:39 - The Paralytic and the Roof 17:33 - “Your Sins Are Forgiven” 25:15 - The Faith of the Paralytic’s Friends 29:51 - Jesus Accused of Blasphemy 37:09 - The Paralytic Walks 39:48 - Jesus Calls Matthew 46:15 - Eating With Tax Collectors and Sinners 53:18 - “I Desire Mercy, Not Sacrifice” 56:48 - Why Aren’t Jesus’ Disciples Fasting? 01:00:14 - Jesus as the Bridegroom 01:04:00 - New Cloth and a New Garment 01:08:30 - New Wine and New Wineskins 01:13:30 - Letting the Gospel Change Your Thinking 01:15:31 - Closing Prayer

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