-Have you ever gone to great lengths to meet a celebrity? Share.

-If not, who is someone you would go to great lengths to meet?

-What was it like to meet that celebrity? What were your feelings and emotions like?

Or, if you’ve never met a celebrity, what do you think it would be like to meet your favorite celebrity?

-Now, what would it be like to stand in the presence of the one who created these celebrities?

-What stands out to you about this text? Did you learn anything new about the text from the sermon?

-Why do you think Jesus chose to forgive the man’s sins before healing him

physically?

-How is God’s viewpoint different from ours regarding the forgiveness of sins?

-What is one paralysis in your life from which you want Jesus to release you?

-What does Jesus’ title “Son of Man” say about His purpose in His first and second coming?

-What might your life look like if you truly believed in these words said directly to you from Jesus… “Son (or daughter), your sins are forgiven.”?

-What might your life look like if you believed daily the greatest secret in living out the Christian life? (The greatest secret in living the Christian life is simply accepting what you’ve always had in Christ from the very moment of your salvation)

-If you truly believe Jesus has forgiven you of all sin (past, present, and future), I dare you to tell someone about that this week. Do whatever it takes to bring people to Jesus. But how will they know if they don’t hear? TELL THEM!