The Test of Faith

Key Passage
Jesus said, "Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Stand up and take your mat and walk'?" (Mark 2:9)
Questions
Adults: When has it been hardest for you to believe that your sins are forgiven?
Children: Are you willing to believe what you cannot see? Why is this hard to do?

Readings

Psalm
Psalms 41:2-3, 4-5, 13-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
First Reading • Promise of Redemption and Restoration
Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Paul's Sincerity
2 Corinthians 1:18-22 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • Healing of a Paralytic at Capernaum
Mark 2:1-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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