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Scripture Passage: Mark
2:3-12
The man they brought to Jesus could not get out of his
bed. He was paralysed and could not help himself, but he
had good friends who had faith in Jesus. They were determined
men and refused to be discouraged by their difficulty in getting
the man to Jesus. First of all, Jesus dealt with the
man's sins, then He healed his body. If
we carry our relatives and friends to Jesus in prayer, we
must not let ourselves be discouraged and quit praying, but
we must continue to bear them up in prayer until we see them
saved and healed as those men did for their friend.
Questions:
1. Why didn't the man come to Jesus himself?
He could not even
get out of bed; he was paralysed.
2. What did they have to do
to get him to Jesus?
They had to take up the roof and let him
down through it.
3. What should we do about our relatives and
friends who need salvation and healing?
We should continue
to carry them to the Lord in prayer and not get discouraged
by the circumstances.
Memory verse: James
5:15
And their prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make them well. And anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. (NLT)
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