Mark 2:5-9
Today we are reading Mark 2.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
Mark 2:5-9 - And Jesus seeing their faith *said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” 6 But some of the scribes were sitting there and reasoning in their hearts, 7 “Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins but God alone?” 8 Immediately Jesus, aware in His spirit that they were reasoning that way within themselves, *said to them, “Why are you reasoning about these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven’; or to say, ‘Get up, and pick up your pallet and walk’?
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions"
Honest Questions
1. Which of the following questions impacts you most ask you think about what is being taught in Mark 2?
2. Did you ever notice that the story of the paralytic happened at Jesus's home in Capernaum?
3. Have you been taught to believe that Jesus was rich or poor? Why do you believe that and does it matter?
4. How did the friends of the paralytic demonstrate their faith to Jesus? Have you ever seen someone come to Jesus with faith like that? If so, can you tell us the story?
5. When was the last time you prayed for someone who was sick to be healed?
6. Is this act of faith toward the paralytic any greater than the "good Samaritan's" act of faith toward the person who had was beaten up and left for dead? How are these stories similar? How are they different?
7. In the first two chapters of this Gospel, Mark is making a very clear point about Jesus. What is that point and how should we respond to it?
8. Read Mark 2:27-28. When you go to church, when you practice spiritual disciplines, when you serve the community, and/or when you share the story of Jesus with people, remember, you don't have to do these things, you get to do these things. Right? How then is it possible that people like us get to participate in activities like this?
9. What was your favorite verse in Mark 2 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading Mark 2?
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