8/3/14- Wes Aarum- the question- the paralytic was prisoner in his own body until 4 friends lowered him into the building where Jesus was. Jesus saw the faith of the friends. He saw how deep the paralysis went and forgave his sins first. The religious leaders merely thought that he was a blasphemer were addressed out loud. Rom 3:23. We all have sinful mind. It is hostile. Point - mark 8:29 who do you say that I am? There is no middle ground- either he is or he isn't. A lunatic or the son of God. 1 John 2:28