Story of Impact. Evangelism. Healing. Faith. Jesus profound Power. Wonder and Awe.
This amazed everyone and they praised God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!” – Mark 2:12
3 Lessons from today’s passage:
- This is a Story about _____________________________.
- With an outcast.
- With Jesus.
- A story that involved ___________________________.
- FAITH is ______________________________.
When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Mark 2:5
Friends had: Compassion on their friend
Strategy to get him to Jesus
Determination to overcome obstacles
Faith that Jesus could heal him
Shared in the wonder and awe of the healing and forgiveness.
- We all have ___________________________.
A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them – Mark 2: 1-3
“We don’t need complex religious systems or years of intense study before we can get in front of Jesus. We just need faith and maybe a few good friends.” - Carole Sparks
Questions:
Do you believe that Jesus can heal and change lives?
Who are you doing intentional life with?
Who is carrying YOU when you need it?
Who are you willing to carry to Jesus?
Are you willing to “knock on the door” or “tear off the roof” to get to Jesus?
