1. What is the meaning of Mark 2:7?

2. Why do the scribes question Jesus' authority to forgive sins in Mark 2:7?

3. How does Mark 2:7 challenge our understanding of Jesus' divine identity?

4. What Old Testament scriptures support Jesus' authority to forgive sins?

5. How can we apply Jesus' authority to forgive in our daily lives?

6. How does Mark 2:7 encourage us to trust in Jesus' divine power today?

7. Why do the scribes question Jesus' authority to forgive sins in Mark 2:7?

8. How does Mark 2:7 challenge the understanding of Jesus' divine nature?

9. What historical context explains the scribes' reaction in Mark 2:7?

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

11. What does 'Your sins are forgiven' mean?

12. What does blaspheming God mean?

13. Didn't Jesus never actually claim to be God?

14. What does Jesus mean by forgiving sins in John 20:23?1. How does Jesus' response to the scribes' accusation in Mark 2:7 reveal His understanding of His own identity and mission?

2. In what ways does the healing of the paralytic man demonstrate the relationship between faith and forgiveness?

3. How can we apply the understanding of Jesus' authority to forgive sins in our daily lives and spiritual walk?

4. What are some modern-day "traditions" or beliefs that might hinder us from fully recognizing Jesus' divine authority?

5. How do the connections to Isaiah 43:25 and Psalm 103:3 deepen our understanding of Jesus' role in the forgiveness of sins?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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