The Boundless Bible 28: The Paralytic Man: When Friends Carry You To Jesus
Four (maybe two?) determined friends break through a roof to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus, leading to both forgiveness and physical healing that amazes everyone present.
• Jesus taught in a packed house in Capernaum with religious leaders present
• Friends carried a paralytic and made a hole in the roof when they couldn't enter normally
• Breaking through the roof violated cultural norms and property rights
• Jesus first forgave the man's sins before healing his paralysis
• The healing demonstrated Jesus' divine authority to forgive sins
• The healed man walked away carrying his mat as evidence of transformation
• The entire crowd, possibly including Pharisees, was amazed by what they witnessed
• Our restoration often comes through others' faith and God's power
• Who we surround ourselves with directly impacts our spiritual health
• True healing requires both forgiveness and physical restoration
Remember that when Jesus heals you, you can't remain the same - you have to pick up your mat and walk into your new life!
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