1. Jesus performed several controversial healings and exorcisms on the Sabbath day, violating Jewish law and tradition. This included healing a paralyzed man and a man with a withered hand. 2. When Jesus performed an exorcism, some teachers from Jerusalem accused him of being possessed by Beelzebul, the prince of demons. Jesus responded by saying that Satan would not drive out Satan. 3. When Jesus healed the paralyzed man, he also granted forgiveness of the man's sins, which was considered blasphemy as only God can forgive sins.

1. Controversial Encounters

2. 1. Healing on the Day of the Sabbath Jesus may have been well-loved by ordinary people seeking healing and signs of God but critics continued to follow Him – armed with suspicion, and accusations to discredit his claims and actions.

6. 2. Exorcism on the Day of the Sabbath, and the Accusation of Being Possessed by Beelzebul

9. 3. Granting of Forgiveness to the Paralytic

11. 4. Calling of Levi, a Public Sinner, as Jesus’ Disciple

13. 5. Dispute on Fasting