The Biggest Story:
Get Up!
The Story of a Paralytic, His Friends, and a Hole in the Roof
Mark 2
The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.
MARK 2:10
1.Why were so many people trying to get to Jesus? Why were the friends of the paralyzed man trying to get to Jesus? Did Jesus say he came to call those who are good or those who know they need a Savior? Why did Jesus heal the paralyzed man?
Takeaway: Jesus came to heal those who know they need a Savior.
2. According to the Old Testament, how would people find forgiveness for their sin? Who is the only one that could forgive sins? Why did it make the religious leaders angry when Jesus told the paralyzed man, “Your sins are forgiven”? What did they get right? What did they get wrong?
Takeaway: Jesus has authority to forgive sins.
3. According to Jewish law, who should the paralyzed man have gone to for forgiveness of his sins? Who are we to go to for forgiveness of our sins? Why don’t we need to go to a temple anymore?
Takeaway: Because of Jesus, we no longer need a temple priest to ask forgiveness for our sins; we can ask Jesus directly.
At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus.