September 20, 2020
Contact Tracing: The Paralyzed Man
Andrew Allison – Listen
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Sermon Questions: Luke 5:17-26
- Is it uncomfortable for you to hear “God became a mammal”? Explain.
- Why would the Pharisees be uncomfortable with Jesus saying “Your sins are forgiven”? Do they have a reasonable case?
- “Jesus saw their faith”. Explain how faith is visible/tangible and not theoretical.
- Which is harder to say “Your sins are forgiven” or “Get up and walk” to a paralyzed man?
- Where is our Lord prompting you to ‘rip the roof’ off these days?
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