Jesus’s authority shows that He is both fully man and fully God. He has the authority to forgive sin, and one example of this is found in this week’s passage. The Pharisees condemned Jesus for saying He could forgive sins because only God can forgive sin. However, this was exactly the point. Jesus dwelled on the earth to be a perfect example for us and to be a perfect sacrifice so we could be forgiven. At the same time, He is the Son of God. His power is amazing and cannot be fully fathomed.

Others may present other religions, but the Lord has shown that He is the One with true power. He is the one true God, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords.
What is great in this week’s passage is that Jesus not only forgives the man, but He also heals him too. He sets him free spiritually from sin and physically from a disability. Jesus came to bring us true freedom.