THOUGHT PROVOKING QUESTIONS | MATTHEW 9:4

1. Self-Reflection

a) We spend most of our lives whizzing through our days. There is precious little time to self-reflect in order to change our perspective on life.

b) A Bible thought provoking question that makes you think is worth asking. It is aimed to help you get started on one of the most important things you can do for yourself; become more self-reflective in order to improve yourself and your relationships.

c) As you read this question, consider how they might challenge long held assumptions you may have about yourself and others. 

d) You may have to read the Bible Reference to give you some ideas of the background to the questions. 

2. Thought Provoking Questions: Matthew 9:4

a) Why do you respond with evil in your hearts?

3. Bible Reference

a) Healing And Forgiving A Paralytic

Matthew 9:1-8

1 After getting into a boat he crossed to the other side and came to his own town. 2 Just then some people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Have courage, son! Your sins are forgiven.” 3 Then some of the experts in the law said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!” 4 When Jesus perceived their thoughts he said, “Why do you respond with evil in your hearts? 5 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven’ or to say, ‘Stand up and walk’? 6 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—then he said to the paralytic—“Stand up, take your stretcher, and go home.” 7 And he stood up and went home. 8 When the crowd saw this, they were afraid and honored God who had given such authority to men.