As Jesus once again heals the sick while he is teaching he is faced with a paralyzed man lowered through the roof by his friends. Upon seeing their faith (the plural is intentional), Jesus tells him, "Friend, your sins are forgiven". The religious leaders are rightly offended by Jesus' usurpation of God's sole right to forgive sins, and wonder who he really thinks he is. To back up his claim, Jesus does the easier task, he heals the man of his paralysis. Only God can forgive, Jesus, declaring himself to be the Son of Man (acc. to Daniel's prophecy), has just laid claim to being God...This episode beautifully illustrates how we can help those in need find faith and forgiveness, as we ourselves did at the foot of the cross.
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Sermon Video
This blog serves as an outreach for Pastor Randy Powell of the First Baptist Church of Franklin, PA. Feel free to ask questions or send me an e-mail at pastorpowell@hotmail.com
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