Sermon Tone Analysis
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Scripture Reading (Matthew 8:28-9:8)
Prayer
Review
Introduction
Exegesis (Point 1 8:28-9:1)
Jesus is now “on the other side” meaning this happened on the other side of the sea of Galilee
This story occurs in the other synoptics but this is the only one that reveals that there are two men.
“So fierce”
Notice, the demons know who Jesus is
The “Son of God” vs. the “Son of Man”
The Son of Man
Daniel 7 comes to mind
Son of Man is Jesus’ favorite title to give himself.
Simplest meaning is that He is human
Those who know Daniel 7, the meaning is far more complex
The “Son of God”
Simplest = Deity
Together, these two terms help us understand the incarnation
“Before the time”
Before the “end of time” when Jesus will ultimately cast all evil/unclean spirits into the lake of fire
I. Jesus is Fully God (8:28-9:1)
Preexistence implied
Authority implied
Exegesis (Point 2 9:2-8)
How did the Scribes respond?
This was either in their own heads or spoken quietly
Two possible ways of hearing this claim
First, it is easier to say that sins are forgiven because nobody can test it whereas the claim to heal physically is easily observable
Second, it is easier to heal since only God can forgive sin
I think it is both and there is intentional irony
The response is astonishment and praise to God
II.
Because Jesus is Fully God, He has the Ability to Forgive Sin (9:2-8)
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