The Story
Who did the friends bring to see Jesus?
A paralyzed man.
What did Jesus tell the man to pick up?
His mat.
Who did not like what Jesus said?
The scribes.
Has anyone besides Jesus lived without sin?
Where was Jesus when the friends brought the man?
In a house.
What was the first thing Jesus told the paralyzed man?
His sins were forgiven.
What did the scribes say Jesus can't do?
Forgive sins.
Why did God send Jesus to us?
Because He loves us and wanted to save us
How did the friends get the man to Jesus?
They lowered him through the roof on a mat.
Did Jesus heal the man before or after forgiving his sins?
After.
Why did the scribes think it was wrong for Jesus to forgive the man?
They said only God can forgive sins.
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.
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.
In which book of the Bible do we read this story?
The book of Mark.