Men of Honor Bible Study
Church Office
Jesus Forgives a Paralytic
- by: Pastor Lincoln Loney
- Aug 30, 2009
- Series: The Book of Luke
Jesus Is the Savior of the Unclean Sinners.
When Jesus saw their faith, He said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven."
In the healing of the paralytic Jesus is revealed as the one who has the authority to forgive sins. Luke 5:17-26
Luke 5:17
- The Setting: Jesus is teaching before the Pharisees and teachers of the law.
- The power of the Lord was present for Jesus to heal.
Luke 5:18-19
- The Faith: The paralytic’s friends lower him through the roof, determined to get him to Jesus.
Luke 5:20
- The Pronouncement: Jesus declares the paralytic’s sins forgiven.
Luke 5:21
- The Official Reaction: This is blasphemy!
Luke 5:22-24
- The Explanation: The Son of Man has the authority to forgive sins.
Luke 5:25
- The Healing: The paralytic walks out, praising God.
Luke 5:26
- The Popular Reaction: That wasn’t what we expected, but praise God.
What Just Happened Here?
- Jesus identifies our deepest need the forgiveness of our sins.
- Jesus defines His saving work as the forgiveness of sins.
- Jesus connects faith and forgiveness.
- Lines of opposition are forming and decisions about Jesus will need to be made.
- Jesus is taking an initial step toward the cross.
One day we will look back at past disappointments and praise God for his wisdom and the working of His will in our lives.
Jesus forgives sins.
Justification is God declaring you righteous in His sight. He forgives your sins and He thinks of Christ’s righteousness as belonging to you.
If God justifies you, no one else can condemn you.
