A man who could not walk wanted to be healed by Jesus. When the man’s friends carried him to the house where Jesus was staying, they found the house packed with people wanting to hear Jesus and be healed by him. The friends made their way to the roof and dug a hole to lower their friend down to Jesus. Jesus was impressed by the faith of these men.

First, Jesus did what only God can do – he forgave the man’s sins. Then, Jesus healed the man so he could get up and walk.

Good friends help us follow God.

Bible verses used in this episode:
Mark 2:1-12

Outline:

1. Bringing a friend to Jesus (Mark 2:1-4)
2. The Healing and Controversy (Mark 2:5-12a)
3. People Praised God (Mark 2:12b)

Other verses about friendship and encouragement:

• Proverbs 17:17
• Hebrews 10:25
• Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Tips for Teaching:

• Learn about houses in the times of Jesus. 
  https://www.jesus-story.net/nazareth-houses/
• Children can use a shoe box or similar to recreate a house.
• Adults could talk about true friendship and how they bring their friends to Jesus.  Choose a friend and begin to pray for them regularly.  

Full teaching instructions available free from Mission Bible Class:
Bible Lesson:  Man Through the Roof

Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.

Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.

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