Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study How to Have Godly Friendships | The Gospels | Mark 2:1-12
Jan 6, 2026
Explore the vital role of friendship in deepening faith and leading others to Christ. Discover the powerful story in Mark 2 about four friends who boldly help a paralyzed man reach Jesus. Gain insights into seeing friendships through God's perspective and how our connections can reflect Christ's character. Learn about the importance of kindness, patience, and mercy in godly relationships. Embrace the call to be ambassadors of reconciliation and live out your faith in meaningful, sometimes awkward, ways.
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Friends Who Broke Through The Roof
- Four friends carried a paralyzed man to Jesus and cut a hole in the roof to lower him into the crowded house.
- Their bold, humble action created the moment that revealed Jesus' authority and compassion.
Seeing Needs Beyond The Surface
- Jesus saw faith and need where the crowd saw a spectacle and a disabled man.
- He addressed the deeper need of forgiveness before demonstrating physical healing to reveal his authority.
New Perspective Creates A New Role
- Belonging to Christ changes how you evaluate people and gives you a ministry of reconciliation.
- That new perspective makes us Christ's ambassadors with a role in God's larger redemptive story.