Sick Man & Four Faithful Friends + Jesus =  Miracle

*  Matthew:  written to the Jews -  focusing on Jesus’ as the rightful heir to David’s throne

*  Luke:  written to the Greeks -  focusing on Jesus’ humanity

*  John:  written to everyone -  focusing on the deity of Christ

*  Mark:  written to the Romans - focusing on Jesus Christ as the servant

Key verse  Mk.10:45    Mark’s emphasis is more on what Jesus did rather than upon what He said.    Straightway - Immediately

Note: 1) the focus is on being a servant 2) God shares His authority with His faithful servants

Read:  Mark 2:1-12

vs 1-5  notice 3 things here: Concern, Faith, Determination

vs 6,7  The critics scoffed
                        Luke 5:17 critical spirit  vs  Ps. 103: 2-4 worship

v 8  Jn.2:24,25  He sees and knows the hearts of mankind

Jesus saw four friends who cared for and took time for their sick friend

Isaiah 1:16-20
God’s heart is Loving and Caring - not as the Pharisees