A paralysed man (Mark 2: 1–12)

• What does the miracle of the paralysed man signify in the context of Jesus' ministry?

  It shows the conflict with religious authorities
• Where was Jesus teaching when the paralysed man was brought to him?

  Capernaum
• Who interrupted Jesus while he was teaching?

  Four determined men
• Why did Jesus heal the paralysed man on this occasion?

  Because of the faith of others
• What did Jesus say to the paralysed man after healing him?

  Courage my son, your sins are forgiven
• What was the common belief about sickness in Jesus' time?

  Sickness was a punishment for sin
• How did the Pharisees react to Jesus forgiving the man's sins?

  They were shocked and thought it was blasphemy
• What did the Pharisees believe about the power to forgive sins?

  Only God can forgive sins
• How did Jesus respond to the Pharisees' thoughts about his authority?

  He claimed authority to forgive sins
• What title does Jesus use for himself in this context?

  Son of man
• Why is the title "Son of man" significant?

  It shows he is an ordinary person
• How did the term "Son of man" relate to the prophet Ezekiel?

  Ezekiel used it to describe himself
• What connection did people make with the term "Son of man" and the coming Messiah?

  It was linked to authority from God
• What did Jesus instruct the paralysed man to do after healing him?

  Get up, pick up his mat, and go home
• How did the people react to the miracle performed by Jesus?

  They were amazed and praised God
• What was unique about the miracle of the paralysed man?

  They had never seen anything like it before