Be Encouraged, My Child

Matthew 9:2

Apr 11, 2025

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Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven.”
Matthew 9:2

Let’s look at these words in pairs.

“Be encouraged.” Jesus has good news for the man, and he has good news for you. The gospel means “good news,” and when Jesus speaks, it is for us to be encouraged. Encouragement is not just a pat on the bac…

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