This is the aftermath of the healing of this Paralysed man. Since Jesus healed on the Sabbath the religious leaders who were already being threatened by the miracles and the growing popularity of Jesus decided that it was time to go on the attack against Jesus. 3 things i point out regarding religion vs true faith in Jesus... 1/ Law vs Spirit 2/ Regulations vs Life 3/ Form vs true power to live this life. We can strive to do good, to live right but i look at what it means to have rest internally in Jesus (Matthew 11:28-30)

Just one more thing i will add to my notes here. Jesus healed this man without identifying Himself but later when there was no crowd around He did. Jesus cares not only about the crowds but He cares about every individual. That includes you. Why don't you reach out to Him today? I trust you enjoyed this series and made personal application to yourself. God bless

The paralysed man had to make a choice whether he was going to accept what he always had. That he would be paralysed for life. Or was he going to accept the life changing words that Jesus was offering him to 1/Rise 2/Take up his bed 3/Walk. Jesus never helped him up. This man had to, by faith, take these 3 commands for himself and do it. HE DID! I want to finish this note by quoting Philippians 4:13. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Was this paralysed man going to receive healing from Jesus. Jesus asked a simple question. Do you want to be made well. Instead of yes or no he gave excuses. When Jesus speaks to us do we accept what is or do we step out in Faith. Do we accept God's word or do we just go with our heart belief on our lives and circumstances? Today we start to look at this question.

The Nobleman goes home and finds that his son is indeed recovering. Death no longer has hold of him. This week we see that the Nobleman truly believes in Jesus. He and his whole household. He believes in the person of Jesus. It was a progression of faith. From Jesus needing to come with him (Physical presence) then to believe in the power of Jesus to heal at His word and finally today that Jesus became real to him as his saviour. He believed in the person of Jesus.

The Nobleman had to come to terms with the very challenging words that Jesus spoke to Him. "Go your way, your Son lives." What if he goes and heads back and his wife says to him that nothing has changed or worse, that he had died. No phones to ring through. He just had to accept Jesus' word. Jesus word is failsafe! The nobleman moved his faith from needing the Physical presence of Jesus to heal to believing the power of Jesus word is enough.

The Nobleman is desperate to get to the one person to could heal His son. (Jesus) But he came on His terms. He could only believe that Jesus could heal his son if Jesus came with him back to Capernaum 25km away. His faith was only in the Physical. It has been said that Jesus wanted to Heal this mans soul as much as He wanted to heal the dying son. Lets see how this conversation plays out.

Jesus comes back to the Galilee area where He knows all is not going to be easy for Him. The people want Him to do miracles but will not receive Him as the Messiah. This is the setting where the Nobleman comes to Jesus.

The Samaritan woman goes and tells the people of Sychar to come and see the person that knew everything about her. They come and they believe that Jesus is the Christ the Saviour of the world. These people who were frowned upon received this revelation before anyone else!

God bless as you listen to this podcast.