Paralyzed by Laughter

Wow, that was fun!

We took a look at the story of the paralytic in Mark 2:1-12, each of four groups from a different perspective: the paralytic, the paralytic's friends, the teachers of the law, and the crowd. And not a single group managed to avoid being hilarious. From the bumped-head-amnesiac bystander, the town gossip ("I was practically there!"), the chainsaw-wielding friends, to the PTA (Pharisee Teacher's Association) meeting, hardware shopping at Temple Depot, and the Factor interview of the paralytic-turned-dance-instructor...very funny stuff.

Stories and the different points of view that different people have about the same events are important when it comes to developing relationships with people, and inviting them into the humor-filled (and love-filled) Kingdom of God.

Your "homework", if you choose to do it, is to read Mark 2:13-17 for a reminder of the Matthew Party concept that we discussed during the Just Walk Across the Room series. And then think of ways to apply that concept.

After all, in addition to taking a step toward the salvation of souls, you'll also be inviting people to share in the kind of fun and laughter we shared tonight.