Forgiveness (Mark 2:1-12)

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Forgiveness 
Mark 2:1-12

I. Intro 
Big Idea: Jesus has the authority to forgive sins.

II. Crowds 
A. Jesus had a reputation for changing lives. Mark 2:1

B. Jesus focused on the gospel. Mark 2:2

III. Faith 
A. Faith and action go together. Matthew 11:28-30; Mark 2:3-4; Ephesians 2:8-10; James 2:26

B. Forgiveness matters most. Mark 2:5; Luke 15:10; Hebrews 4:13

IV. Authority 
A. Jesus proved He is God. Psalm 139:2; Mark 2:8-9

B. Jesus verified our forgiveness. Daniel 7:13-14; Mark 2:10-11

V. Praise 
A. Jesus offers a new life through giving us a new heart. Mark 2:12a

B. We’ve never seen anyone like Jesus! Exodus 20:3-4; Mark 2:12b

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What was a high, and a low of your week?
• What’s something from Mark 2:1-12 you found important, meaningful, or confusing?
• Read Isaiah 53:1-5. Some Christians take this passage (and Mark 2:1-12) as proof that those who have faith in Christ will be healed in this world. Do you agree with this assessment? Why or why not?
• How was it possible for Jesus to see the faith of the paralyzed man’s friends? How does their example relate to Christ followers today?
• Read Hebrews 10:14. How has Jesus’ authority to forgive all your sin shaped your life lately?
• What’s a way offering sincere thanks to God can affect our witness to others?
• What’s a specific way you can respond to Mark 2:1-12? Pray for one another?

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