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JESUS’ AUTHORITY TO FORGIVE SINS
Mark 2:1-17
Key Verse 2:10a “But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.”
- How did the friends of the paralyzed man overcome obstacles to get to Jesus? (3-4) How did Jesus interpret their unconventional and somewhat destructive entrance? (5a) What do Jesus’ words to the paralyzed man suggest about his real problem?
- How did Jesus answer the doubts and questions of the teachers of the law and what does it reveal about him?
- How did Jesus prove himself to be the one who has the authority to forgive sins? (10-12a) How did the people respond? (12b)
- What kind of life did Levi have as a tax collector? (Luke 3:12-13) In what ways were Levi and the paralyzed man similar?
- Why did Levi follow Jesus so readily? (14c) What did Jesus’ words, “Follow me,” mean to him practically?
- How did Jesus’ attitude toward sinners and tax collectors differ from that of the Pharisees? (16-17) How do these events illustrate Jesus’ purpose in coming to this world? What does it mean to you?