1. Discuss why Jesus forgives the paralytic's sin first rather than immediately healing him.
- demonstrates the order of importance
- breaking down cultural beliefs about physical condition and sin
- Demonstrating that only God can both forgive sins and remove physical challenges
2. Is an outward healing a far greater miracle than an inward healing? Why or why not?
3. By healing the inner man, Jesus is effectively saying that the greater thing that he is doing is healing your heart. What is the condition of your heart that is in most need of Jesus' healing today?
4. How do we respond when God provides the inner healing without the outer healing? How should we respond? (Trust)
