Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man

What news was spreading like wildfire?

• Gossip about the adulterous woman

• Rumors that classes in all levels are suspended for one week starting tomorrow

• the news of Jesus healing the sick, casting out demons, and teaching with confidence and authority

• the news of Jesus eating with the sinners

Why had some people come to see Jesus?

• Some people were hoping to see miracles and others were seeking.

• They wanted to challenge him
• They were lost and looking for directions
• They were hoping to sell him something

Where was the paralyzed man?

• at the park
• in the hospital
• He was lying outside the house in which Jesus was teaching.

• in his own house

How did the men get the paralyzed man into the house?

• Carrying him through the front door
• Pushing him up a ladder
• Teleporting him inside
• Lowering him through a hole in the roof

What was the first thing Jesus did for the paralyzed man?

• Told him to take up his mat and walk
• Jesus forgave the man of his sins.

• Said a prayer
• Gave him money

What reason did Jesus give to the religious leaders for His actions?

• Jesus said that He forgave the man so they would know that He had the authority to forgive sins.

• Jesus said that He forgave the man to fulfill the prophecies in the Old Testament scriptures.

• Jesus said that He forgave the man to gain power and control over the people.

• Jesus said that He forgave the man to prove that He was greater than the religious leaders.

What was the next thing that Jesus did for the paralyzed man?

• Jesus gave the paralyzed man money
• Jesus scolded the paralyzed man
• Jesus healed the paralyzed man.

• Jesus left without helping the paralyzed man.

Give one way that you can glorify God.