646// Dealing With the Religious Spirit: Mark 2:1-12 In today’s devotional Bible study, Rachael highlights the radical nature of Jesus. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context and cultural nuances of the Bible to fully grasp its meaning. The passage focuses on the story of a paralyzed man who is brought to Jesus by his friends. Jesus forgives the man's sins and then heals him, which upsets the religious leaders. Rachael discusses the concept of a religious spirit and encourages listeners to break down barriers and approach Jesus with sincere faith. Show Sponsor Partnership Information: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 Additional Resources: For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, devotional and Bible study resources, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page:  patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Devotional/Bible Study Resources: https://shehears.org/resources Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, hearing God’s voice, Hearing God, Hearing Jesus, Praying, Pray, God’s Word, Scriptures, God’s Word Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices