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Jesus heals a paralysed man

Jesus shows He has the power to forgive sins.
Story also available on our translated websites: Spanish, German
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One day people were crowding in and around the house of Jesus in Capernaum… <br/>Four men carrying a paralysed man: ‘We’ll never get through. It’ll have to be the roof then; mattress and all.’ – Slide 1
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People inside the room: ‘What’s happening up there?’ <br/>‘Leave them! Those friends have a lot of faith.’ – Slide 2
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Jesus to paralysed man: ‘Your sins are forgiven!’ – Slide 3
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Pharisees and religious officials: ‘Did you hear that? How dare He say that!’ <br/>‘He’s mocking God!’ <br/>‘Only God can forgive sins.’ – Slide 4
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Jesus: ‘What is easier to say: Your sins are forgiven, or: “Get up and walk?”’ – Slide 5
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Jesus: ‘The Messiah has the authority to forgive sins. But I say also: “Take up your mattress and walk!’” – Slide 6
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People in room: ‘Incredible!’ <br/>‘The lame can walk!’ <br/>Paralysed man: ‘Yes! I am healed! Thanks to Jesus!’ – Slide 7
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