Get Up!
Mark 2. Part 4 of the story, the gospels. This guide went out for Sunday October 18, 2026.
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study.
Jesus has the power to forgive sins.
Read the passage to or with your children.
Mark 2
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the week
"The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins."
- Mark 2:10
Watch the video below with your children.
Take time with your family to discuss these questions (or variations of these questions) together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.
Why were so many people trying to get to Jesus? Why were the friends of the paralyzed man trying to get to Jesus? Did Jesus say he came to call those who are good or those who know they need a Savior? Why did Jesus heal the paralyzed man?
TakeawayJesus came to heal those who know they need a Savior.
According to the Old Testament, how would people find forgiveness for their sin? Who is the only one that could forgive sins? Why did it make the religious leaders angry when Jesus told the paralyzed man, “Your sins are forgiven”? What did they get right? What did they get wrong?
TakeawayJesus has authority to forgive sins.
If you break something of your parents, ask their forgiveness, and are forgiven by them, how do you feel? What about if you’re feeling really sick and a doctor gives you medicine that makes you feel better? How do you think the paralyzed man felt when Jesus healed and forgave his sins? How did the crowd respond?
TakeawayWhen Jesus heals and forgives, the people of God celebrate.
According to Jewish law, who should the paralyzed man have gone to for forgiveness of his sins? Who are we to go to for forgiveness of our sins? Why don’t we need to go to a temple anymore?
TakeawayBecause of Jesus, we no longer need a temple priest to ask forgiveness for our sins; we can ask Jesus directly.
As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.
Here are some questions to get you started...
- What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
- What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
- What promises can I thank God for?
Keep going
The story runs on.
Every guide follows the one storyline of Scripture, week by week. Guide 65 sits in part 4, the gospels.