1. Bible Study Series Mark Chapter 2:1-12 University Christian Outreach

2. Study and Group Discussion Context: what comes before and after – where is our passage situated? Find words that occur often Highlight the words that you think are “key terms” for the passage. Why are these words important? Are there any Old Testament passages that this text reminds you of? Are there other N.T. passages that come to mind? Do you have any questions about this passage?

3. Context

4. Key Words Capernaum

5. Key Words

6. Interpretation The Palsied Man Let Down Through the Roof, by James Tissot (1836-1902)

7. Application

8. Application Questions 1. What does Jesus’ availability to others tell me about him? What does it say about his availability to me? 2. Have I ever found it difficult to approach Jesus? Have I had an experience where I had to overcome an obstacle in order to reach Jesus? 3. Are there “four men” in my own life who have brought me to Jesus? 4. Have I ever experienced physical paralysis in some way? What did that experience teach me about myself or about God? 5. How have I experienced the paralysis of sin? 6. How/when have I seen Jesus break into my life in a dramatic way? 7. What are some new ways I might consider in expressing my joy and awe at the healing Jesus has done in my life?

9. Conclusion