This week's lessons:
Isaiah 43:18-25 Psalm 41 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Mark 2:1-12

Adult Student Pew-work

Focus Statement: “I say to you, stand up, take your mat and go to your home."

  1. How are the friends of the paralyzed man a model for the church today?

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  1. What do you think people long for the most, forgiveness or healing?

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  1. In what ways do the friends of the paralyzed man inspire us to overcome obstacles in our ministry to and with one another?

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  1. Do you know someone or can you remember a time yourself when suffering has silenced you in worship?

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  1. What physical or systemic structures do you observe that stand in the way of healing and forgiveness?

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Next week's lessons: 2 Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 50:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9