The Forgiving Power of Jesus | Dr. Stephen Conley

The Tough Crowd that Came to See Jesus (2:1-2) The crowd is made up of Pharisees, Rabbis, and Scribes (Luke 5:17). Jesus continues His preaching of the Word (Gospel of the Kingdom)   The Real Faith that is Seen by Jesus (2:3-5) Jesus saw the active faith of the men who brought their friend to Him These men were determined to see Jesus and believed that He could heal their friend.   The True Forgiveness that is Granted by Jesus (2:6-12) Jesus displayed His divine authority in forgiving the sin of the paralytic. Jesus demonstrated His omniscient authority in calling out the Scribes for their lack of faith Jesus proved His divine power over sin by displaying His power over sin's effects.