What happensPermalink

Jesus confronts religious leaders in Capernaum over Levi the tax collector, fasting, and Sabbath. He first forgives sins when He heals the paralytic.

Why it mattersPermalink

Jesus shows He’s introducing a new paradigm. He eats with sinners, forgives sins, heals paralytics, and resets the purpose of Sabbath.

Key versePermalink

“New wine is for fresh wineskins.”

Mark 2:22