Read: Luke 5:17

17 One day as he was teaching, Pharisees and religion teachers were sitting around. They had come from nearly every village in Galilee and Judea, even as far away as Jerusalem, to be there. The healing power of God was on him.

Reflect: How have you experienced God’s healing power?

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Read: Luke 5:18-20

18-20 Some men arrived carrying a paraplegic on a stretcher. They were looking for a way to get into the house and set him before Jesus. When they couldn’t find a way in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof, removed some tiles, and let him down in the middle of everyone, right in front of Jesus. Impressed by their bold belief, he said, “Friend, I forgive your sins.”

Reflect: Has there been a time in your life where you were carried by the faith of people in your life?

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Read: Luke 5:21

21 That set the religion scholars and Pharisees buzzing. “Who does he think he is? That’s blasphemous talk! God and only God can forgive sins.”

Reflect: How has your understanding of God shifted as your faith matured?

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Read: Luke 5:22-24

22-24 Jesus knew exactly what they were thinking and said, “Why all this gossipy whispering? Which is simpler: to say ‘I forgive your sins,’ or to say ‘Get up and start walking’? Well, just so it’s clear that I’m the Son of Man and authorized to do either, or both. . . .” He now spoke directly to the paraplegic: “Get up. Take your bedroll and go home.”

Reflect: What healing words would you like to hear today?

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Read: Luke 5:25-26

25-26 Without a moment’s hesitation, he did it—got up, took his blanket, and left for home, giving glory to God all the way. The people rubbed their eyes, stunned—and then also gave glory to God. Awestruck, they said, “We’ve never seen anything like that!”

Reflect: When have you witnessed something you could only describe as a miracle?

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Read: Luke 5:17-26

Reflect: How will this message influence what you do this week?

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