Kingdom Mindset: Matthew 9:1-13

CIT: Forgiveness of sin’s is man’s deepest need and God’s highest achievement.

Man’s deep need for forgiveness

God’s achievement in forgiving

Man’s deep need for forgiving

Forgiveness of sin is always our primary need

Matthew 9:2

We must recognize our sinfulness, and therefore need for forgiveness

1 John 1:8-9

Students in our culture today have a big struggle with truly recognizing our sinfulness

Aryan brotherhood guys that my dad lead to Jesus

Romans 5:12 shows us that we are in no better position than the Aryan brotherhood guy

The heart of Jesus’ ministry is forgiveness

Matthew 6:12, Matthew 26:28, Luke 23:34

“Some want to live within the sound of Church or Chapel bell; I want to run a rescue shop within a yard of hell.” - C.T. Studd

God’s achievement in forgiving

God shows his authority

Matthew 9:6

God advances his Kingdom

Matthew 9:9

God receives glory

Matthew 9:8