A SAMPLE GROUP BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

Mark 2: 1-12
Introduction:
In Mark 1 we find Jesus very busy teaching and healing all kinds of sick
people in Capernaum and the surrounding regions of Galilee. Because of this He
became very popular and sought for by many people. In Capernaum, especially He
did many wonderful things. No wonder when He went there again people flocked to
Him.
Outline of Questions:
1. How do you describe the meeting place this time? What was taking place in
that house? V2-3
2. What dramatic incident disturbed the normal atmosphere of the meeting?
V3-4
3. .The four men were obviously determined to overcome every obstacle. How
did Jesus interpret their action? V5
4. What kind of faith did the four men show? Do you think this was an absolute
necessity before Jesus could heal?
5. How did Jesus heal the sick man? V5
6. The scribes were men of theological acumen, when Jesus told the men that
his sins were forgiven, they immediately noticed that Jesus had claimed a
power which belonged to God alone. How did Jesus answer their inner
questioning? V8-11
How do you understand His answer?
7. Why did Jesus say My son your sins are forgiven at the start instead of
Rise, take up your bed and walk?
8. What is the significance of the scribes questioning? What does it reveal
about their view of
Jesus? Did their questioning obstruct or enhance Jesus ministry? How?
9. What were the results of this miracle? V12
What lesson did the scribes and others learn?
Transitional Summary:
The scribes challenge to Jesus deity paved the way for Him to show divine
power. Jesus has the
power and the authority to forgive sins. But to show the people a visible
proof of this power, He
healed. In this way His divinity was demonstrated. Jesus was man and He
was also God.
10.How are the men examples for you? How can you show that you believe
Jesus will solve a problem you are facing now?
11.What does v8 teach about Jesus? How should this affect your attitude
towards doubts, fears and mental reservations?
12.Jesus has the power to forgive sins. How should you respond to this truth?
13.How can you testify for God so that people will praise Him? Is the change in
your life so apparent that people cant help believe Him?

14. Do you have mental reservations about the deity of Jesus? Jesus knows
your thoughts.
Therefore can only be honest about them. You can sincerely
pray that he show Himself to you
as He showed himself to the power of the questioning scribes, the needy
sick man and the trustful four men.
Summary:
Ask each member to share one thing they have learned. Sum up what you
have learned about the
nature of Christ. How should you respond to this? Close in prayer.