Contact Tracing: The Paralyzed Man
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September 20, 2020
Contact Tracing: The Paralyzed Man

Andrew Allison – Listen

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Sermon Questions: Luke 5:17-26

  1. Is it uncomfortable for you to hear “God became a mammal”? Explain.
  2. Why would the Pharisees be uncomfortable with Jesus saying “Your sins are forgiven”? Do they have a reasonable case?
  3. “Jesus saw their faith”. Explain how faith is visible/tangible and not theoretical.
  4. Which is harder to say “Your sins are forgiven” or “Get up and walk” to a paralyzed man?
  5. Where is our Lord prompting you to ‘rip the roof’ off these days?
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