Topical Bible: Faith: Faith in Christ: Those Who Brought Those Who Were Sick With Palsy

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In the New Testament, the accounts of those who brought the sick with palsy to Jesus are profound demonstrations of faith in Christ. These narratives are found in the Synoptic Gospels, specifically in Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12, and Luke 5:17-26. Each account highlights the unwavering belief in Jesus' power to heal and forgive sins, underscoring the integral role of faith in the Christian life.

In the Gospel of Mark, we read about a group of men who brought a paralytic to Jesus. The house where Jesus was teaching was so crowded that they could not get in through the door. Undeterred, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus and lowered the man on his mat. Mark 2:5 states, "When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, 'Son, your sins are forgiven.'" This passage emphasizes that it was the faith of the friends, as well as the paralytic, that moved Jesus to act. Their determination and belief in Jesus' authority over both physical and spiritual ailments were evident.

Similarly, in the Gospel of Matthew, the account is succinct but powerful. Matthew 9:2 records, "Just then, some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, 'Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.'" Here, the faith of those who brought the paralytic is again highlighted as the catalyst for Jesus' response. The act of bringing the sick to Jesus is a testament to their belief in His divine power and compassion.

Luke's account adds further detail, noting the presence of Pharisees and teachers of the law who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. Despite the skepticism of the religious leaders, the faith of the men who brought the paralytic was unwavering. Luke 5:20 states, "When Jesus saw their faith, He said, 'Friend, your sins are forgiven.'" This narrative not only underscores the faith of the individuals involved but also serves as a contrast to the doubt and questioning of the religious authorities.

These accounts collectively illustrate the transformative power of faith in Christ. The actions of those who brought the sick with palsy to Jesus demonstrate a deep trust in His ability to heal and forgive. Their faith was not passive but active, compelling them to overcome obstacles to reach the Savior. This active faith is a model for believers, showing that true faith often requires perseverance and action.

The healing of the paralytic also serves as a profound revelation of Jesus' identity and mission. By forgiving sins, Jesus asserts His divine authority, which is met with awe and glorification of God by the witnesses. The faith of those who brought the paralytic, therefore, not only resulted in physical healing but also in a deeper understanding of who Jesus is—the Son of God with authority on earth to forgive sins.

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Matthew 9:2
And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; your sins be forgiven you.
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Faith Rewarded.
... No need for him to go out by way of the roof; he went out by the door. Dear
friends, let us have faith for those we bring to Christ. ...
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Whether those Miracles were Fitting which Christ Worked in ...
... worked by Christ were arguments for the faith which He ... among other miracles, He should
also deliver those who were ... men were to be delivered by Christ from the ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether those miracles were fitting.htm

Of Faith.
... he sends forth divers arrows, and shoots down in the dark night [772] those that
watch ... But there is a second kind of faith, which is bestowed by Christ as a ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/lecture v of faith.htm

The Compassion of Jesus
... one of the ministers went forth during the week to invite those who were ... for one
reason or another they have not made a profession of their faith in Christ. ...
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The Paralytic Let Down through the Roof.
... fact was what He expressly said to those murmurers; "They ... loneliness of one man,
and the fervent faith and zeal ... of the infirmity is: even so did Christ act: He ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily on the paralytic let.htm

Healing the Centurion's Servant.
... Those who think that Jesus gave or gives faith should note this ... since that fact is
suggested to him by the faith of this ... [In this paragraph Christ's kingdom is ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xliii healing the centurions servant.htm

John Wycliffe.
... the prevailing corruption of religious faith continued for ... their worldly possessions
for the cause of Christ. Those who were permitted to dwell in their homes ...
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John Wycliffe
... many sacrificed their worldly possessions for the cause of Christ. Those who were
permitted to dwell in their homes ... at the sacrifice of their faith, and went ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/white/the great controversy/chapter 5 john wycliffe.htm

Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
... the province of the Mercians received the faith of Christ ... of the state of the church
under those teachers. ... converted the province of the South Saxons to Christ. ...
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The Early Welcome and the First Ministers of the King
... and natural affection was ennobled by common faith and service ... adequate notion of
the immense number of Christ's miracles ... are but a small proportion of those done ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the early welcome and the.htm