After watching this video, discuss the following as a family:
- This is the story of Jesus healing a paralytic man. How would you feel if you were the man? How would you feel if you were one of the people standing around witnessing the miracle?
- Jesus healed many people when he walked on this earth. But not everybody in the world gets healed of all their illnesses. Why would Jesus heal the people he did? Does it make a difference?
- What could you say to someone who is struggling with an illness or an incurable disease? How do you think Jesus is still caring for them?For further learning…
Check out Jesus, Healing, and Grace-Filled Gray Areas – An article written by a pastor that explores some of the difficult issues and questions people face when it comes to healing and medical decisions.