Greater Framingham Community Church

Fireside Chat Questions:

1. What does the determination of the paralytic man’s friends to bring him to Jesus, despite the obstacles teach us about the role of community in our faith journey?

2. How does the act of lowering the man through the roof demonstrate their faith in action, and what can we learn from their creative approach to overcoming barriers?
3. Jesus first forgave the paralyzed man’s sins before healing his physical condition. What does this tell us about the priorities of spiritual versus physical healing? How can we apply this understanding to our prayer life and ministry?

4. How do the Scribes reaction to Jesus’ declaration of forgiveness reflect the challenges of recognizing divine authority?

5. In what ways does this story challenge us to think about the connection between faith and healing, both spiritually and physically?

6. What does this passage teach us about the importance of persistent faith, even when the path to Jesus is not straightforward?

7. How does the response of the crowd at the end of the passage glorifying God and saying, “We have never seen anything like this,” encourage us to expect the unexpected when it comes to God’s work in our lives?

FIRESIDE CHAT QUESTIONS
1. Why was King Herod so enthralled to destroy the church and make a
mockery of the Saints?
2. What is the significance of King Herod's public display of persecuting
the people of God during the Festival of the Unleavened Bread?
3. Why was it necessary for King Herod to imprison Peter and assign so
many soldiers to guard him?
4. Oftentimes when we feel persecuted, does our faith remain intact, and
our faith in God increased?
5. After being freed from prison, what was Peter's first action according
to the text?
6. Who is Rhoda and what role did she play in this miraculous event?
7. When faced with adversity, what is the importance of persistence and the continual exercising of faith?

Join Minister Almarie Dawkins in worship and praise this Sunday. Read through the following Fireside Chat questions and share your thoughts with her now or after the service.

1. How will you persevere and face the Wall of Jericho in your life?

2. What battle plan is the Lord calling you to carry out?

3. What are some “Walls” in your life that need to come down with one step of obedience God might be asking you to take?

4. How could God give you victory over those Walls if you would follow his ways?

5. Which areas of your life is God calling you to obedience in a way that seems to you to be foolish, dangerous, or offensive?

6. Who else is on the Lord’s side with you as you march around your Jericho Wall?

7. How does genuine faith and obedience allow you to wait on God when facing your Jericho Wall?

Rev. Beverly Thompson preaching along with her 14 year old nephew, Joseph "LJ" Williams!

Great is your mercy!