The Miracle Story
Who did the friends bring to see Jesus?
A paralyzed man.
What was the first thing Jesus told the paralyzed man?
His sins were forgiven.
Who did not like what Jesus said?
The scribes.
What does sin mean?
Disobeying what God says.
Has anyone besides Jesus lived without sin?
Where was Jesus when the friends brought the man?
In a house.
Did Jesus heal the man before or after forgiving his sins?
After.
What did the scribes think Jesus was doing wrong?
Forgiving sins.
What does it mean to have authority?
To have the right to give commands.
Why did God send Jesus to us?
Because God is merciful.
How did the friends get the man to Jesus?
They lowered him through the roof on a mat.
What did Jesus tell the man to pick up?
His mat.
Why did the scribes think this was wrong?
Only God can forgive sins.
Who showed authority in this story?
Jesus.
Does God love people even when they sin?
Yes.
Why couldn’t the friends go through the door?
The room was too crowded.
What three things did Jesus tell the man to do?
Get up, pick up his mat, and go home.
What word means speaking wrongly about God?
Blasphemy.
What does it mean to be merciful?
Lovingly helping the helpless.
Is this story in the Old Testament or New Testament?
New Testament.
What happened to the paralyzed man after Jesus spoke?
He was healed and could walk.
Why did Jesus say these words in front of everyone?
To show He had authority.
How did Jesus prove the scribes were wrong?
By healing the paralyzed man.
How did Jesus show mercy in this story?
By forgiving sins and healing the man.
In which book of the Bible do we read this story?
The book of Mark.