In Mark 2, we read a remarkable story about a man who couldn’t walk. His friends brought him to Jesus where his sins were forgiven and his legs were healed. We’ll discover profound lessons for life in this amazing encounter with Jesus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
- Topics:
- Gospel
- Jesus Christ
From the Sermon
May 1, 2014
Jesus Heals the Paralytic
Mark 1:32-39, Mark 2:1-12Series: Lessons for Life, Volume 4
Sermon • 23:03 • ID: 3144
Lessons for Life, Volume 1
Biblical Wisdom for Young Adults
Young men and women entering college or taking their first steps out into the working world will quickly find their faith put to the test. Contemporary influences encourage us to “live for the moment” and to “seize the day” without regard for eternal consequences. The pressure to thrive in a competitive society can lead to broken friendships and disappointments, even as it lures young adults away from devotion to Christ. In volume one of this series, Alistair Begg draws from Scripture to teach audiences of college students about holding firm to Christian convictions. The Bible offers practical, essential lessons on how to resist such destructive traps as laziness, jealousy, and temptation—instruction as timely as it is timeless. Using biblical and often humorous anecdotes, this series helps both the young and the young at heart navigate the pitfalls of sinful choices and attitudes and continue strong in the faith.
Lessons for Life, Volume 2
Young men and women entering college or taking their first steps out into the working world will quickly find their faith put to the test. Contemporary influences encourage us to “live for the moment” and to “seize the day” without regard for eternal consequences. The pressure to thrive in a competitive society can lead to broken friendships and disappointments, even as it lures young adults away from devotion to Christ. In volume two of this series, Alistair Begg draws from Scripture to teach audiences of college students about the Christian life. God’s Word offers practical, essential lessons on topics like humility, holiness, the power of words, and thinking like Christ—instruction as timely as it is timeless. Using biblical and often humorous anecdotes, this series helps both the young and the young at heart navigate the pitfalls of sinful choices and attitudes as their lives are conformed to the image of God’s Son.
Lessons for Life, Volume 3
Young men and women entering college or taking their first steps out into the working world will quickly find their faith put to the test. Contemporary influences encourage us to “live for the moment” and to “seize the day” without regard for eternal consequences. The pressure to thrive in a competitive society can lead to broken friendships and disappointments, even as it lures young adults away from devotion to Christ. In volume three of this series, Alistair Begg draws from Scripture to teach audiences of college students about God’s providential care. We are reminded that God is sovereign over our entire existence and that our lives matter to Him—instruction as timely as it is timeless. Using biblical and often humorous anecdotes, this series helps both the young and the young at heart navigate the pitfalls of sinful choices and attitudes and submit themselves wholeheartedly to God’s will.