5.3 Jesus Heals the Paralyzed Man

What did Jesus do immediately after the story begins?

• Walked across water

• Got into a boat

• Healed someone

• Taught in the synagogue

What condition did the man have who was brought to Jesus?

• Blindness

• Leprosy

• Paralysis

• Deafness

How was the paralyzed man brought to Jesus?

• Walking with crutches

• Carried on his own

• On horseback

• Lying on a mat

What did Jesus say to the paralyzed man first?

• "Rise and walk"

• "Be healed"

• "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven"

• "What do you want me to do?"

Why did some of the teachers of the law object to Jesus's words?

• They thought Jesus was too young to teach

• They believed He was blaspheming

• They didn't want Him healing on the Sabbath

• They didn't recognize His authority

What question did Jesus ask the teachers of the law?

• "Why do you entertain evil thoughts?"

• "Do you not believe in miracles?"

• "Who sent you here?"

• "Have you not read the scriptures?"

What did Jesus say was easier to say?

• "Take up your mat and walk"

• "Your faith has healed you"

• "Your sins are forgiven"

• "Go and sin no more"

Why did Jesus heal the paralyzed man?

• To show His compassion

• To fulfill prophecy

• To prove He had authority on earth

• To gain followers

What was the immediate response of the paralyzed man?

• He praised God loudly

• He went home

• He told others about Jesus

• He got up and walked

How did the crowd react to this miracle?

• They were in awe and glorified God

• They went home

• They asked Jesus to leave

• They were afraid