1. What is the meaning of Mark 2:5?

2. How does Mark 2:5 demonstrate Jesus' authority to forgive sins?

3. What does "seeing their faith" teach us about communal faith in action?

4. How can we apply the forgiveness in Mark 2:5 to our daily lives?

5. How does Mark 2:5 connect with Ephesians 2:8-9 on faith and grace?

6. In what ways can we show faith that leads to spiritual healing today?

7. How does Mark 2:5 demonstrate Jesus' authority to forgive sins?

8. Why is faith emphasized in Mark 2:5 for forgiveness?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Mark 2:5?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 2?

11. Mark 2:5–7 – If only God can forgive sins, why does this passage seem to attribute God’s authority to Jesus without clearer proof of His divinity?

12. Can you rise and carry your bed?

13. If forgiven, why refrain from sinning?

14. Is Jesus distinct from other religious figures?1. How does the faith of the paralytic's friends challenge or inspire your own faith journey?

2. In what ways can you actively demonstrate your faith in Jesus' authority in your daily life?

3. How does understanding Jesus' authority to forgive sins impact your view of His role in your life?

4. What steps can you take to prioritize spiritual healing and forgiveness in your life?

5. How can you be a supportive friend or community member to someone in need of spiritual or physical healing?1. What does the healing of the paralytic reveal about Jesus' power and authority?

2. How does Jesus' response to the Pharisees' criticism over His company inform your understanding of His mission?

3. What do the metaphors of new cloth on an old garment and new wine in old wineskins teach about the incompatibility of Jesus' teachings with old religious customs?

4. How does Jesus assert His authority over the Sabbath, and what does it mean for our understanding of Sabbath observance?

5. How do the actions of the paralytic's friends exemplify faith and perseverance?

6. In calling Levi, a tax collector, to be His disciple, how does Jesus challenge societal norms and expectations?

7. How do Jesus' actions and teachings in Mark 2 challenge your personal religious assumptions?

8. How does the response of the crowd to Jesus' miracles and teachings in Mark 2 inform you about public opinion towards Jesus during His ministry?

9. What is the significance of Jesus' statement, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

10. How can we apply the principles seen in Jesus' interactions with the Pharisees to our current social and religious contexts?

11. How can we demonstrate the faith and determination seen in the friends of the paralytic in our lives today?

12. How does the calling of Levi challenge our notions of worthiness and acceptance?

13. What does the incident of the grain picking on the Sabbath teach about legalism versus the spirit of the law?

14. How can we ensure we are not adhering to old wineskins (old religious traditions) that might hinder the new thing God wants to do in our lives?

15. How does the revelation of Jesus as the 'Lord of the Sabbath' inform our understanding of rest and work?

16. How can the Pharisees' reaction to Jesus' actions serve as a caution against a judgmental and exclusive attitude in our own lives?

17. How does Jesus' interaction with sinners and societal outcasts in this chapter inform your personal ministry and outreach?

18. How should Jesus' explanation of the role of fasting impact our understanding and practice of this spiritual discipline?

19. How does Jesus' bold authority in His teachings and miracles inspire your personal faith journey?

20. In what ways does Mark 2 challenge you to embrace Jesus' transformative teachings in your daily life?

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