Beyond Healing: The Deeper Miracle | Mark 2:6-12

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Today, we’re reading Mark 2:6-12:

Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you question these things in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic— “I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.” And he rose and immediately picked up his bed and went out before them all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!” — Mark 2:6-12

It looked like a healing story.
It sounded like a healing story.
But Jesus was doing way more than healing legs—He was forgiving sins.

The scribes caught it. And they hated it.
"Who does this man think he is? Only God can forgive sins!"
Exactly. That’s the whole point.

Jesus reads their minds. Calls them out. He forces the issue: Which is easier to say—"your sins are forgiven" or "get up and walk"?
From a human view, both are impossible. But for Jesus? He can do both. So he does both. He heals the body to prove his authority over the soul.

Jesus isn’t just a good teacher, a moral man, or a first-century miracle worker.
He’s God. In the flesh. With authority over everything.

And when Jesus speaks—things happen.
Sins are stricken. Muscles are strengthened. Religious officials are irritated. Crowds stand in wonder.
Because Jesus doesn’t just fix external symptoms—he fixes the internal problems with the soul.

So, are you experiencing external symptoms of internal problems?
Bring them to Jesus. He goes beyond healing. He heals everything.

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ASK THIS:
What secret doubt or sin have you been hiding from others—and from God?
How does Jesus’ ability to read your heart change how you approach him in prayer?
In what area of your life do you need both forgiveness and tangible healing?
What step of faith can you take today to trust Jesus’ authority over your soul?
DO THIS:
Identify one hidden struggle in your heart and bring it to Jesus today—confess it, trust his forgiveness, and believe for healing.

PRAY THIS:
Lord Jesus, I lay my hidden sins and deepest hurts before you. Forgive me, heal me, and reveal your authority in every part of my life. Amen

PLAY THIS:
Gratitude.