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September 14, 2025

  • Mark 2:1-3
  • Mark 2:4
  • Mark 2:5
  • Mark 2:10-12

Jesus is still in the rescue business. He not only forgives sin and heals hearts, but He also calls us to help carry others to Him.

Key Points

  1. Take a Risk
    • Faith always involves risk.
    • The paralyzed man’s friends risked embarrassment, rejection, and even damage to property to get him to Jesus.
    • Serving and loving others will cost you something—but God rewards every risk taken for His Kingdom.
  2. Don’t Stop Believing
    • The paralyzed man was healed because of their faith—the faith of his friends.
    • Keep praying, keep inviting, keep believing for your family, friends, and loved ones.
    • Testimonies of persistent faith show that one invitation, one prayer, one act of faith can change everything.
  3. Share Your Story
    • Jesus told the healed man to pick up his mat. The mat symbolized his past, his pain, and his testimony.
    • Your “mat” is not about how bad you were, but about how good God is.
    • Your story has power to influence those around you more than any sermon.

Takeaways

  • Jesus heals first on the inside: forgiveness of sin is the most important healing.
  • Don’t disqualify yourself because of your past—God delights in using imperfect people.
  • Be willing to carry someone else’s burden, even if it means taking a risk.
  • Keep believing for breakthrough in the lives of those you love.
  • Share your story—your testimony is evidence of God’s grace.

Reflection Questions

  • Who in your life needs you to help carry them to Jesus?
  • What risk is God asking you to take for His Kingdom right now?
  • How has God used your past “mat” as a testimony of His goodness?