Main Point: Jesus’ mission is to forgive the sins of those who come to him in faith
1. Jesus’ desire to forgive sin
2. Jesus' authority to forgive sin
3. Jesus' glory in forgiving sin
Home Group Questions:
Why do you think it is easier for us to recognize our physical, financial, relational, or emotional problems than our problem with sin?
The paralytic's friends went to extraordinary lengths to bring him to Jesus. What does their example teach us about genuine faith?
The sermon distinguishes between our union with Christ and our communion with Christ. Why should Christians continue confessing and turning from sin even though our justification is secure?
Are there ways Christians or churches can unintentionally communicate that Christianity is mainly about improving marriages, families, finances, politics, or personal happiness rather than reconciliation with God?
The crowd responded to Jesus with awe and glorified God. Why can longtime Christians lose their sense of wonder at the forgiveness of sins?
What could you do this week to recover a greater sense of awe at what Christ has done for you?