Seven Lives Changed in Matthew 9

I. A SICK MAN (Matthew 9:2-8)

A. His Conditions (Matthew 9:2)

1. He was sick of the palsy.
2. He was lying on a bed.
3. He had to be carried wherever he went.

B. His Conference (Matthew 9:2-6)

1. Jesus saw the faith of the man’s helpers (Matthew 9:2).
2. He said unto the sick, “Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee” (Matthew 9:2).
3. When the religious leaders balked, Christ told the man to arise, take up his bed, and go unto his house (Matthew 9:3-6).

C. His Change (Matthew 9:7-8)

1. His sins were forgiven.
2. He arose and went to his house without assistance (Matthew 9:7).

II. A TAX COLLECTOR (Matthew 9:9)

A. His Conditions—He was sitting at the receipt of custom.

B. His Conference

1. Jesus passed by and saw him.
2. Jesus said unto him, “Follow me.”

C. His Change—He arose and followed Christ.

III. A DISEASED WOMAN (Matthew 9:20-22)

A. Her Conditions (Matthew 9:20)

1. She was diseased with an issue of blood.
2. She had been in this case for twelve years.

B. Her Conference (Matthew 9:20-22)

1. She came behind Christ and touched the hem of His garment (Matthew 9:20).
2. Jesus said, “be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole” (Matthew 9:22).

C. Her Change—She was made whole from that hour (Matthew 9:22).

IV. A DEAD MAID (Matthew 9:18-19, 23-26)

A. Her Conditions—She was dead (Matthew 9:18).

B. Her Conference (Matthew 9:23-25)

1. Jesus entered her house and put forth the people (Matthew 9:23-24).
2. Jesus took her by the hand (Matthew 9:25).

C. Her Change—“the maid arose” (Matthew 9:25-26)

V. TWO BLIND MEN (Matthew 9:27-31)

A. Their Conditions—They were blind (Matthew 9:27).

B. Their Conference (Matthew 9:27-29)

1. They followed Christ, saying, “Thou Son of David, have mercy on us” (Matthew 9:27).
2. He asked if they believed and they affirmed (Matthew 9:28).
3. He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith be it unto you” (Matthew 9:29).

C. Their Change (Matthew 9:30-31)

1. Their eyes were opened (Matthew 9:30).
2. They were charged to be silent, but spread abroad His fame (Matthew 9:30-31).

VI. A DUMB MAN (Matthew 9:32-34)

A. His Conditions (Matthew 9:32)

1. He was brought to the Saviour.
2. He was dumb (could not speak) and possessed with a devil.

B. His Conference—No details given (Matthew 9:33)

C. His Change (Matthew 9:33)

1. The devil was cast out.
2. The dumb spake.