Mark 2 — Jesus forgives and calls sinnersMark 2Length: Long

1 Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

• Read
• Reread
• Retell

2 Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

1. What does this passage show me about God?

   • What does Jesus claim authority to do in this chapter, and what offends the religious leaders about it?

2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

   • The four friends tore open a roof to bring their friend to Jesus. Whose faith has carried you — and who are you carrying?

3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

   • Levi left his booth and then threw a dinner so his friends could meet Jesus. What step of open, public obedience will you take this week?

4. Who will I tell?

   • Which 'tax collectors and sinners' in your life need a place at the table with Jesus?

3 Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).