I. ENLIGHTENING CALL BY CHRIST, vv1-11
Fishermen Called
A. teaching from Simon's boat, vv1-3
B. to sea for a catch, vv4-7
C. terrifying revelation of Christ's holiness, vv8-10a
D. tremendous reaction to Christ's command, vv10b-11
II. EFFECTIVE CLEANSING OF CHRIST, vv12-16
Full of Leprosy Cleansed
A. touching a leper, vv12-13
B. tell no one, vv14-16
III. ESSENTIAL CLEMENCY FROM CHRIST, vv17-26
Forgiveness of Sins Confirmed
A. faithful brethren help their friend, vv17-20a
B. forgiveness of sins upset religious fiends, vv20b-26
IV. ENGAGING COMMUNION WITH CHRIST, vv27-32
Feast with Sinners Complained About
A. follow me, Christ says to Levi, vv27-29
B. feasting with tax collectors frowned upon, vv30-32
V. EARTHLY CONFRONTATION TOWARD CHRIST, vv33-39
Fasting for Disciples Corrected
A. Christ confronted over fasting, v33
B. Christ corrects their confusion, vv34-39
VI. ETERNAL CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT CHRIST
A. as it relates to the gospel overall
B. as it relates to believers
C. as it relates to unbelievers