Daily Readings (Page 286)

What did Jesus mean when He mentioned the unshrunk cloth on an old garment (v21) and new wine being poured into old wineskins (v22)? 

What did Jesus mean when He said that \”the guests of the bridegroom would fast when He would be taken away from them (v20)\”?

Do you agree with Jesus’ statement?  If so, how would it affect your attitude towards befriending “sinners” for Jesus’ sake?

What good example can you learn from Levi?  How often do you introduce your friends and colleagues to Jesus?

Jesus singled out Levi from the crowd and called him personally to follow Him?  Is Jesus now calling you to follow Him. What is your response?

Similarly, do you think it was easier for Jesus to say to the paralytic that his sins were forgiven or to ask him to take up his mat and walk (v9)?

What do we learn about Jesus’ compassion in this episode?  Pray that we may be like Jesus in His compassion.

What do you think of the thoughts of the teachers of the law?  Do you think they were right in supposing that only God could forgive sins (v7)?   

How does this teach us about the way Jesus prioritized activities in His ministry?

The men would have (presumably) asked Jesus to heal the paralytic but what did Jesus say to him instead (v5)?