The Gospel Story - Jesus Heals a Paralytic

Jesus performed a number of miracles throughout the Gospels. This passage about the healing of a paralytic man serves as a guide of sorts. It reveals the primary function of miracles in Christ’s ministry: Jesus used divine power to announce both his physical and spiritual dominance over evil and its effects. Jesus stepped onto the religious stage in Israel and revealed his lordship; as proof, he healed on the outside to reflect what was happening on the inside.