Seeing Souls, Seeking the Sinner, and Sustaining the Spirit
Mark 2:16-20

I. Seeing Souls with Spiritual Sight
A. Seeing Beyond Surface – Recognizing the Sinner’s Need
1. The Scribes and Pharisees’ Sight of Society (vs. 16)
2. Jesus’ Sight of the Sinner’s Situation (vs. 17)
B. Seeing with the Savior’s Sight – Seeing with Salvation’s Scope
1. Understanding the Sinner’s Sickness (vs. 17)
2. Seeing Salvation’s Scope (vs. 17)

II. Inviting the Sinner to Salvation and Service
A. The Intentional Invitation—Calling the Callous to Conversion
1. Jesus’ Mission Mandate (vs. 17)
2. The Sinner’s Salvation Strategy
B. The Illustrative Invitation—Fasting, Feasting, and Fellowship
1. Fasting as a Sign of Spiritual Focus (vs. 18)
2. Feasting as a Sign of Spiritual Fulfillment (vs. 19)

III. Distinguishing the Disciples’ Duty from the Doctrinal Deadness
A. The Divine Discourse on Fasting and Fellowship (vs. 19-20)
1. Understanding the Bridegroom’s Presence (vs. 19)
2. The Future of Fasting and Faith (vs. 20)
B. The Disciples’ Duty During the Bridegroom’s Presence
1. Rejoicing in Relationship (vs. 19)
2. Remaining Responsive in Readiness (vs. 20)

IV. Embrace the Encounter
A. Embrace the Encounter with Christ
B. Enlist in the Exercise of Faith and Fellowship