In Luke 5:12–26, Jesus reveals the breadth of his authority and compassion toward broken humanity. He heals a leprous man with a compassionate touch, showing that he is willing to draw near to those who are isolated and unclean. He then confronts the religious leaders by forgiving the sins of a paralyzed man, demonstrating that his authority goes beyond physical healing. By healing the man’s body, Jesus provides visible proof that he has divine authority to forgive sins. The passage invites us to trust in Christ, who has power to cleanse us, forgive us, and one day fully restore our bodies.
- Jesus has authority to make us clean. (12-16)
- Jesus has authority to forgive sin. (17-24)
- Jesus has authority to make our bodies whole. (24-26)