Divinely Cleansed and Spiritually Healed Part II

The Bible Church of Cabot

II.​Jesus heals a paralytic, making him spiritually clean by forgiving his sins. A.​The leaders gather, and the power of the Lord is present for Jesus to heal (v. 17). B.​Faithful friends raise the roof to bring their friend to Jesus (vs. 18–19). C.​Jesus responds to their faith by forgiving the sins of the paralytic (v. 20). D.​The scribes and Pharisees ignorantly protest: 1.​Who is this (v. 21a)? 2.​Only God can forgive sins (v. 21b)! E.​ Jesus responds with questions: ​1.​Why do you reason (v. 22)? ​2.​Which is easier (v. 23)? F.​Jesus demonstrates His authority to forgive sins. ​1.​The command: Get up and go home (v. 24)! ​2.​The responses: ​​a.​Healing and obedience while glorifying God (v. 25). ​​b.​Astonishment and fear while glorifying God (v. 26).