Questions and Answers
Where is Jesus's home?
Capernaum
What happened when Jesus went home?
It was reported and a crowd gathered there (so many that there was no room).
What did Jesus say to the crowd?
He preached the gospel to them.
Because there was no room to get through, what happened?
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What did Jesus do for the paralyzed man?
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Why did Jesus do what he did originally?
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Why did Jesus forgive the paralyzed man?
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What did the scribes think about Jesus?
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How did Jesus know what the scribes were thinking?
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Why did Jesus say what he did to the paralyzed man?
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What does Jesus later do for the man?
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What happened at the end of the verses?
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Why did Jesus leave Nazareth?
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Study Notes
Jesus in Capernaum
- Jesus's home is located in Capernaum.
- Upon returning home, a large crowd gathered, filling the space to capacity.
Jesus's Teachings
- Jesus preached the gospel to the crowd present.
Miracle of Healing
- Due to crowd congestion, four men demonstrated persistence by removing the roof and lowering their paralyzed friend to Jesus.
- In a significant act, Jesus forgave the paralyzed man's sins, addressing his spiritual need.
Faith and Authority
- Jesus acted based on the faith of the men who brought their friend to him.
- The scribes accused Jesus of blasphemy, questioning his authority to forgive sins.
Insight and Reaction
- Jesus discerned the scribes' thoughts through spiritual insight and responded accordingly.
- His statement about authority was meant to affirm that the Son of Man can forgive sins on Earth.
Physical Healing
- After forgiving the man, Jesus instructed him to pick up his bed and go home, resulting in his physical healing.
Public Response
- Witnesses glorified God, expressing amazement as they had never seen such a miracle before.
Contextual Background
- Jesus left Nazareth due to being pigeon-holed and facing restrictions in his ministry.
Definition of Faith
- Faith is characterized by visible actions that reflect one's beliefs.
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