Uncover the Roof

Mark 2:1–12 (KJV 1900)

1 And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. 3 And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. 4 And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. 6 But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, 7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? 8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? 9 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? 10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) 11 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house. 12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

Intro: This scripture records one of the many miracles of Jesus Christ. He heals a man who is afflicted with “palsy.” He was paralyzed! Jesus easily cured what many would have considered impossible problems, illness, or possessions.

Luke 1:37 (KJV 1900)

37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Ephesians 3:20 (KJV 1900)

20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Ephesians 1:11 (KJV 1900)

11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Psalm 115:3 (KJV 1900)

3 But our God is in the heavens: He hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

I. Who?

1. Jesus - The Lord

-He holds all power

-He revealed his divinity

-He teaches the scribes

-He forgives the the sick man

-He heals the sick man

2. The Sick of the Palsy -

-A paralyzed man. He couldn’t walk.

3. The Many Gathered -

-Scribes are mentioned

4. The Four -

-Motivated friends

II. What?

1. Jesus -

-He is preaching the word.

-As the story unfolds he teaches them...

…of his divinity

…of his power to heal

…of his power to forgive sins

2. The Sick of the Palsy -

-He is a passive character in the story

3. The Many Gathered -

-They are there to hear from Jesus

4. The Four -

-Motivated friends

III. Where?

Capernaum - Look up a map!

In a house -

IV. When?

This is the beginning of Jesus Ministry.

V. Why? (Why is the story important?)

These four men brought their friend to Jesus.

Jesus put the self-righteous, religious snobs in their place!

There is a picture of Salvation in the healing of this paralyzed man

The Lord Jesus reveals His identity as the the Divine Messiah

VI. Apply

1. What was needed for any of these lessons to unfold?

- Think about this happening as if you were there? Don’t add to the scripture but consider how this would have unfolded step by step.

2. What verse spoke to you the most in your reading of the Scripture?

My Application: The men had to uncover and dig through the roof to get to Jesus.

Think of the many things that are opposition to us getting to Jesus or even being close to Jesus in our walk with him.

a. The Flesh

b. The World

c. The Devil

For the sake of time. Let’s consider our need to uncover or dig through just one of these oppositions today - the flesh.

Our Attitudes

Philippians 2:14-15 - “14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;”

Philippians 4:8-9 - “8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.”

Our Actions

Colossians 3:23 - “23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”

Colossians 3:17 - “17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

Our Affections

Romans 12:10 - “10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”

Romans 13:8-10 - “8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”

John 13:34-35 - “34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”

Our Fears

Isaiah 41:10 “10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: Be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

Proverbs 29:25 “25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: But whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.”

Psalm 56:3-4 “3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. 4 In God I will praise his word, In God I have put my trust; I will not fear What flesh can do unto me.”

Our Failures

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 “9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”

Philippians 4:13 “13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Psalm 73:26 “26 My flesh and my heart faileth: But God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”

Proverbs 24:16 “16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: But the wicked shall fall into mischief.”

Our Foolishness

1 Corinthians 2:14 “14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”

Psalm 14:1 “1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, There is none that doeth good.”

Our Sins

James 1:15 “15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”

1 John 1:8-10 “8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.”

James 4:17 “17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”

Romans 3:23 “23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”

1 Corinthians 10:13 “13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”

Romans 6:23 “23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Our Shortcomings

Philippians 4:13 “13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Romans 8:26 “26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”

Our Greed

Our Grudges

Our Hurts

Our Hates

Our Worries

Our Wanderings