Lord's Day - Sunday - International KJV Sunday school Lesson - Outline for Teacher's and Student''s

 January 17

Lesson 7 (KJV)

Called in Authority

Devotional Reading: Psalm 103:1–14

Background Scripture: Mark 2:1–12

Mark 2:1–12

1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days, and it was noised that he was in the house.

2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

3 And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.

4 And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.

5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

6 But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,

7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God only?

8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

9 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)

11 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.

12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

Key Verse

Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?—Mark 2:9

Call in the New Testament

Unit 2: Jesus and Calls in His Ministry

Lessons 5–8

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Summarize the account of the paralyzed man who was made whole in body and spirit.

2. Compare and contrast the differing perspectives of those present.

3. Write a prayer of thanksgiving for the assurance of Jesus’ forgiveness.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. No Room in the “Farm”

B. Lesson Context

I. A Packed House (Mark 2:1–2)

A. Coming to Capernaum (v. 1)

B. Capacity Crowd (v. 2)

Standing Room Only?

II. A Paralyzed Man (Mark 2:3–5)

A. Extraordinary Entrance (vv. 3–4)

B. Surprising Statement (v. 5)

III. Cynical Bystanders (Mark 2:6–9)

A. Silent Skepticism (vv. 6–7)

A Reformed Cynic

B. Perceptive Judgment (vv. 8–9)

IV. An Amazing Miracle (Mark 2:10–12)

A. Absolute Authority (vv. 10–12a)

B. Glorifying God (v. 12b)

Conclusion

A. A Different Diagnosis

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Capernaum	Kuh-per-nay-um.
Corinthians	Ko-rin-thee-unz (th as in thin).
Galatians	Guh-lay-shunz.
Galilee	Gal-uh-lee.
Isaiah	Eye-zay-uh.
Leviticus	Leh-vit-ih-kus.
Messiah	Meh-sigh-uh.
Nazareth	Naz-uh-reth.

What Do You Think? What could you do to help your church start or expand a ministry of driving people to medical appointments when they cannot do so themselves? Digging Deeper What role should 1 Timothy 5:3–16 play in limiting or focusing such a ministry, if any?

What Do You Think? If you were attending a modern-day ministry event that was as crowded as the one in the text, under what conditions would you give up your seat or ticket to someone else? Why? Digging Deeper Were those gathered around Jesus selfish for not making way for the disabled man and his friends in the first place? Why, or why not?

What Do You Think? How can you do better at developing the kind of faith that others can see? Digging Deeper How do you balance Matthew 5:14–16 with 6:1–4 in this regard?

What Do You Think? What are some ways to guard against jealousy when someone else’s ministry results in attention and honor that you do not share? Digging Deeper In addition to Philippians 1:15–18, what passages help you most to answer this?

What Do You Think? What can your church do to help people have a sense of awe in worship? What will be your part in this effort? Digging Deeper What is your reaction to this statement: “Worship will be only as meaningful as we have prepared ourselves to make it”?

Conclusion

A. A Different Diagnosis

Today’s lesson reminds us of the spiritual components involved in genuine and integrated health and healing. Whether Jesus diagnosed this man’s paralysis as a result of sin, the man certainly couldn’t be made whole without spiritual healing.

No significant and permanent healing can occur apart from reconciliation with God. As we have seen, God alone forgives sins. And God alone is the source of healing. Jesus still has the power and authority to heal by bringing release from the crippling burden of sin. As God in the flesh, Jesus Christ was the incarnation of the profound statement recorded in Exodus 15:26: “I am the Lord that healeth thee.”

This is not always seen in the physical healing of maladies in this current life on earth, but it will absolutely be seen in the resurrection bodies that grow from the seed of our present bodies (1 Corinthians 15:42–54).

This story also reminds us of how much we need our fellow brothers and sisters in the body of Christ. Although we probably won’t need them to carry us on a stretcher to church or a prayer meeting, we do need to “bear … one another burdens” (Galatians 6:2). And there are times when we need to heed and practice the instruction of James 5:16: “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.”

As you reflect on Mark 2:1–12 and consider how it applies to your life, write a prayer that brings your various needs before the Lord. Layout your physical, spiritual, emotional, relational, and material needs—and your questions about them. Call on the absolute authority of Jesus Christ to make you whole so that you can better glorify, honor, and serve Him.

B. Prayer

Heavenly Father, we recognize that You have the power and authority to forgive sins and heal sickness. We present to You every aspect of our lives; may we love You with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

C. Thought to Remember

Jesus still has absolute authority, and power to both forgive and heal.

 Sloan, Andrew, Charles R. Boatman, et al. “Called in Authority.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2020–2021. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jane Ann Kenney, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 68. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2020–2021. 175. Print.