Week 8 - The Paralyzed Man
Apr 23, 2025 • Matthew Allen, Rich Walker
In Matthew 9:5-6 (Mark 2-9-10 & Luke 5:23-24), Jesus refers to himself as the “Son of Man.” This term refers to the Messiah (read Dan 7:13-14), and Jesus uses this “shock and awe” statement to validate his authority to forgive sins and then demonstrates his power by telling the man to take up his bed. Knowing this Old Testament scripture, the scribes immediately reacted with their strong rebuke and denunciation.