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One day, a paralytic lying on a mat was brought to Jesus in hopes that He would heal him.  In response, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven."  Some of the religious leaders, however, accused Jesus of blasphemy (for only God can forgive sin.)  Knowing their thoughts, however, Jesus said to them,  "Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts?   Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'?  But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins . . ." Then he said to the paralytic, "Get up, take your mat and go home."  And the man got up and went home. When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to men.1

Jesus also performed many other miracles.  Just to name a few, He raised the dead,   gave sight to the blind,   healed the sick,   cast out demons,   calmed the storm,   walked on water,   fed over 5000 people with but two fish and five loaves of bread, and most importantly, bodily rose from the grave after being crucified on the cross of Calvary, on Golgotha, outside of Jerusalem.  His life, and what He did, testify to His claims; His resurrection being the most astonishing.

From Saul The Persecutor, To Saul the Apostle...

Bible Reference:

1 Matthew 9:2-8




Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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