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(Created page with " === '''Comparison of the Healing of the Paralytic (Mark 2:1-12 & Luke 5:17-26)''' === ---- == '''1. Common Elements in the Accounts''' == * '''Setting:''' Jesus is teaching in a house, and a large crowd is present. * '''A paralytic man is brought by friends''' who lower him through the roof because the crowd blocks access. * '''Jesus forgives the man’s sins''' before healing him. * '''The scribes and Pharisees''' object, considering Jesus’ statement blasphemous. *...") |
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#* Highlights the '''physical actions''' (roof removal, rising, walking). | #* Highlights the '''physical actions''' (roof removal, rising, walking). | ||
# '''Luke (Expansion – Emphasizing Jesus vs. Religious Leaders)''' | # '''Luke (Expansion – Emphasizing Jesus vs. Religious Leaders)''' | ||
#* Adds '''more Pharisees and teachers of the Law''', suggesting that opposition to Jesus is growing. | #* Adds '''more Pharisees and teachers of the Law''', suggesting that opposition to Jesus is growing. He sows mistrust of the Rabbis. | ||
#* '''Emphasizes the fear of the crowd''', reflecting Luke’s theme of divine revelation challenging human expectations. | #* '''Emphasizes the fear of the crowd''', reflecting Luke’s theme of divine revelation challenging human expectations. | ||
#* Uses '''more internal dialogue''' (the Pharisees “reasoned” within themselves) rather than direct accusations. | #* Uses '''more internal dialogue''' (the Pharisees “reasoned” within themselves) rather than direct accusations. | ||
