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Mark 2 · Grade 3

Jesus Came for Sinners

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Read the Story

Jesus was teaching in a crowded house in Capernaum. Four men carried a friend who could not walk. They dug through the roof and let him down. Jesus saw their faith and forgave the man's sins. Some teachers thought only God can forgive sins. To show He had that power, Jesus said, "I tell you, arise, take up your mat, and go to your house." The man did! Everyone praised God.

Jesus saw Levi sitting at the tax office. Jesus said, "Follow me." Levi got up and followed Him. Later Jesus ate at Levi's house with many tax collectors and sinners.

Some leaders complained. Jesus said, "Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Jesus also said, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath."

Memory Verse

When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

Mark 2:17 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Why did the friends dig through the roof?

  2. What did some teachers think when Jesus forgave sins?

  3. How did Jesus show He had power to forgive?

  4. What was Levi's job?

  5. Why did Jesus eat with sinners?

Put the Story in Order

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • The four friends worked hard to bring the man to Jesus. Who is a friend you could help bring closer to Jesus?
  • Who could you be friends with that others ignore?

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