Read Luke 5:17-26
It was truly some great friends who brought their paralyzed buddy to Jesus. They struck while the iron was hot. Jesus was in town. No obstacles like crowds or roofs were going to stand in their way. Jesus saw their faith, and forgave the paralyzed man of his sins. The religious leaders cringed at the thought. Healing was ok but only God can say someone's sins have been forgiven. Plus Jesus gave the man the ability to walk. Both were amazing things to behold.
Which is more impressive to you: a person rising from a paralyzed state to walk or someone receiving the good news of forgiveness of sins before God? It is one thing to command physical realities to change, but to speak on behalf of God is even more amazing. Jesus was either guilty of blasphemy (punishably by death) or truly God's Messiah. That is why everyone was amazed. No one there could deny that God's power was at work in Jesus. Most of the people praised God, but the religious leaders were nervous and angered.
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