Eat
Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.
- Read
- Reread
- Retell
Digest
Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.
What does this passage show me about God?
- What does Jesus do first for the paralyzed man, and what does it show about who he is?
What does it show me about people — and about myself?
- What do the friends' actions show about faith?
What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)
- Who could you carry to Jesus this week, as these friends did?
Who will I tell?
- Who needs to hear that Jesus can forgive them?
Grow
Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).
Pray
Jesus, thank you that you have authority both to forgive sins and to heal. Forgive me, and give me friends of faith who bring me to you.