The Perfect Proof of Forgiveness and Faith
Mark 2:9-12

I. The Question of Authority (Mark 2:9)
A. The Question Confronts the Crowd – “Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins
be forgiven thee?”;
B. The Challenge to Comprehend Divine Power – Human minds are limited; only divine wisdom
can understand the significance of forgiveness and healing.

II. The Demonstration of Divine Decree (Mark 2:10-11)
A. The Declaration of Divine Dominion – “That ye may know that the Son of man hath power on
earth to forgive sins”
B. The Divine Demonstration – “Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.”
C. The Immediate Impact of Divine Power – “Immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth
before them all.”

III. The Impact of Divine Power (Mark 2:12)
A. The Astonished Audience – “;They were all amazed, and glorified God”
B. The Accentuated Announcement – “We never saw it on this fashion.”

IV. The Implications of Divine Authority
A. Forgiveness Facilitates Freedom – Sins forgiven, souls set free—the greatest miracle of all.
B. Faith Follows the Power – Faith is the response to divine demonstration—trusting Jesus even before
seeing results.
C. The Glory Goes to God – Divine acts lead to divine praise.