420: The Deepest Problem of Man

About this episode

This episode discusses a story from Mark Chapter 2 about a man seeking healing from Jesus, emphasizing deeper themes beyond the miracle itself.

Hi, friend. Thank you for joining me for another Encouraging Word. Today’s episode features a story found in Mark Chapter 2. Maybe you know it – it’s about a man who is unable to walk and goes to great lengths to be in the same room with Jesus. He wants to be healed. And he is, but that’s not really the point of the story.

People in this episode

Host: Max Lucado

Topics covered

• healing
• faith
• spiritual journey
• Jesus
• overcoming obstacles

Keywords

• healing
• faith
• Jesus
• Mark Chapter 2
• spirituality
• Christianity
• overcoming challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mark Chapter 2

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