The story of the paralysed man lowered through the roof and who is then healed by Jesus is oft referred to over the healing itself and for the faith of the friends who brought him.This, although perfectly true, is to miss the point entirely.
Jesus publicly FORGIVES THE MAN his sins.
All around knew that ONLY God could do this.
This was a clear and unequivocal statement to disciples, onlookers and religious bigots alike as to who Jesus actually was.
To refer to Him as Son of God is not really enough - God the Son is more apposite. The healing confirmed this claim as much as it could - but it took the resurrection to bring an absolute proof which all may test this very Easter.
It was Easter 1973 when I tested Jesus out and found my LIVING Saviour.
