[Jessica Jagerson]

MATTHEW 9 – PARDON & POWER

“And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee” Matthew 9:2

History has presented many inspirational spiritual leaders. Each one had a significant impact on many world religions that continue even until this day.

For example, Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, emphasized personal, civic, and political morality.

Also, there was Siddhartha Gautama, who was also known as the “the enlightenment one”, who founded Buddhism; teaching asceticism and deep meditation. Buddha taught that through deprivation and mortification of the flesh, man could attain a state of awakening, or as we understand it, Nirvana.

In addition to these religious men, there was Krishna of Hinduism and Mohamed from the Islamic faith. These religions focused on external works and the deprivation of man.  Although their teachings appeared to be profound,  none of their doctrines ever provided a provision for the forgiveness of sins.

Although this was the case, there was one who not only preached the forgiveness of sin but He also had the authority to forgive them. His name is JESUS!

CHALLENGE

There have been thousands of Gods and spiritual leaders throughout the ages but only one has claimed to be God. And not only God but also had the power of God. Do you know Him? His name is Jesus, the Lord, and God of the universe.

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