1. Jesus climbed into a boat and went back across the lake to his own town.
2. Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven.”
3. But some of the teachers of religious law said to themselves, “That’s blasphemy! Does he think he’s God?”
4. Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, “Why do you have such evil thoughts in your hearts?
5. Is it easier to say ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Stand up and walk’?