Only God Can Forgive Sins!

Daniel 9; Daniel 10; Psalm 123; Luke 5
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Scripture

Luke 5

18 Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a sleeping mat. They tried to take him inside to Jesus, 19 but they couldn’t reach him because of the crowd. So they went up to the roof and took off some tiles. Then they lowered the sick man on his mat down into the crowd, right in front of Jesus. 20 Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man, “Young man, your sins are forgiven.”

21 But the Pharisees and teachers of religious law said to themselves, “Who does he think he is? That’s blasphemy! Only God can forgive sins!”

22 Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, “Why do you question this in your hearts? 23 Is it easier to say ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Stand up and walk’? 24 So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!”

25 And immediately, as everyone watched, the man jumped up, picked up his mat, and went home praising God. 26 Everyone was gripped with great wonder and awe, and they praised God, exclaiming, “We have seen amazing things today!”

Observation

The Pharisees knew that only God could forgive sins and they knew that Jesus was claiming to be God. Today some people still want to say that Jesus was a good teacher, but not God. Some things never change!

I was 19 years old when I understood that Jesus was God and He could forgive me of my sins. I accepted Him as my Lord and my Savior. I am forgiven. Not because I deserve it, but because it was something that Jesus did out of mercy for me. He will do the same thing for you.

Are your sins forgiven?

Application

I will be ready to share the Good News with someone this week to let him or her know that Jesus is ready to forgive them of their sins.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank you for saving me. I pray that you bring someone into my life that needs to experience your forgiveness and is willing to hear the Gospel message. In Jesus Name Amen.

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