Matthew 9:6
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." Then He said to the paralytic, "Get up, pick up your mat, and go home."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 9:6?

2. How does Matthew 9:6 demonstrate Jesus' authority to forgive sins on earth?

3. What does "the Son of Man has authority" reveal about Jesus' identity?

4. How can we apply Jesus' authority in Matthew 9:6 to our daily lives?

5. How does Matthew 9:6 connect with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah?

6. In what ways can we trust Jesus' power to heal and forgive today?

7. How does Matthew 9:6 demonstrate Jesus' authority to forgive sins on earth?

8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Matthew 9:6?

9. How does Matthew 9:6 challenge the belief in Jesus' divinity?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 9?

11. If miracles happen, why are they not scientifically documented?

12. Who is Jesus Christ?

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

14. Who is Jesus Christ and what is his mission?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus' use of the title "Son of Man" in this passage connect to His authority and identity?

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

3. How can we apply the lesson of Jesus' authority over sin in our daily lives, especially when facing personal challenges?

4. What does this passage teach us about the importance of recognizing and responding to Jesus' authority in our spiritual journey?

5. How can we, like the crowd in this passage, bear witness to Jesus' power and authority in our communities today?1. How does the healing of the paralytic demonstrate Jesus' authority over both physical ailment and sin?

2. What does Jesus' call of Matthew reveal about His mission and the types of people He seeks?

3. How do you understand Jesus' teaching on fasting and the metaphors He uses?

4. What does the healing of the bleeding woman teach about faith and determination?

5. How can the resurrection of Jairus' daughter inspire hope in seemingly hopeless situations?

6. What do the healings of the blind and mute men teach about faith and Jesus' power over physical and spiritual afflictions?

7. What insights can you draw from Jesus' compassion for the crowd?

8. How do you interpret Jesus' call for laborers for the harvest? How can you respond to this call?

9. How does Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees challenge traditional religious practices?

10. How does the faith of the friends of the paralytic inspire your faith actions for others?

11. How can Jesus' compassion for the spiritually lost affect your approach to evangelism?

12. How does the miracle of raising Jairus' daughter from the dead reinforce your faith in Jesus' power over death?

13. What do the various healing miracles teach you about the different ways Jesus responds to faith?

14. How does Matthew's response to Jesus' call to follow Him challenge you in your discipleship journey?

15. How can you apply Jesus' teaching about new wine in old wineskins in your spiritual life?

16. What lessons can you learn from the faith of the woman with the issue of blood?

17. How does Jesus' compassion towards the harassed and helpless crowds influence your view of His character?

18. How does the chapter's ending, with Jesus' call for workers in the harvest, apply to your life?

19. What implications does Jesus' authority to forgive sins have on your understanding of Him as the Messiah?

20. How does Jesus' mission to call not the righteous, but sinners, reflect on His grace and mercy?

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