Bible Study Luke 5:20-23

[clark thompson]

Luke 5:20-23 King James Version (KJV)
20 And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?

23 Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?


Luke 5:20-23 Revised Standard Version (RSV)

20 And when he saw their faith he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God only?”22 When Jesus perceived their questionings, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts?23 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?


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These are my thoughts, please share yours.


20 It was understood by the people of that time that sickness or any bad thing that happened to you was because of your sin. Jesus being the Lord had power to forgive sins, the apostles never forgave sin but told that Jesus died so their sins could be forgiven and He is the One who forgives.


21 Only God has power to forgive sins, Jesus was God in the flesh, God in human form, He could forgive sin because of this but they rejected who He is.


22 Jesus knew what they were thinking because He is all knowing. For Him to ask this may have caught them a little off guard.


23 Based on their beliefs what kept this man from walking was his sin so ideally for Jesus to heal him show he not only had power of sickness but over sin as well which showed He is Lord.

 

[JohnDB]

The Pharisees and grammitons were there to test Jesus. Everyone was there to watch the theological debate.

They thought Jesus was showboating and blaspheming when He forgave the man's sins. So He gave them a sign so they could have faith.
The result was expected.

Obviously Jesus blew the test out of the water... He was the Messiah.
But then they really weren't there to test him...they were there to disprove him.

 

[Malachi]

This passage is an outstanding example of the Deity of Christ and how it was manifested. It also reveals that the finished work of redemption at the Cross was already accomplished for God and Christ. Sins can only be forgiven on the basis of the shed blood of Christ, and only God can forgive sins. There is also a connection between sin and sickness and disease.

But Christ showed over and over again that He is Lord over both sin and every kind of sickness, disease, and demonic possession. It is noteworthy that not a single person who came to Christ for healing was ever turned away.

 

[jocor]

These are my thoughts, please share yours.


20 It was understood by the people of that time that sickness or any bad thing that happened to you was because of your sin. Jesus being the Lord had power to forgive sins, the apostles never forgave sin but told that Jesus died so their sins could be forgiven and He is the One who forgives.

The Apostles were given the power to forgive sins (John 20:23) just as Yeshua was given that power. The Greek word translated "remit" in John 20:23 is the same Greek word translated "forgive" in Luke 5:21.

21 Only God has power to forgive sins, Jesus was God in the flesh, God in human form, He could forgive sin because of this but they rejected who He is.

See above.

22 Jesus knew what they were thinking because He is all knowing. For Him to ask this may have caught them a little off guard.

If he is all knowing, why didn't he know the day and hour he would return (Mt 24:36)? Only his Father knew that because only the Father is omniscient.

23 Based on their beliefs what kept this man from walking was his sin so ideally for Jesus to heal him show he not only had power of sickness but over sin as well which showed He is Lord.

John 5:19 Then answered Jesus (Yeshua) and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
John 5:30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
John 14:10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.
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[dianegcook]

The Apostles were given the power to forgive sins (John 20:23) just as Yeshua was given that power. The Greek word translated "remit" in John 20:23 is the same Greek word translated "forgive" in Luke 5:21.

See above.


If he is all knowing, why didn't he know the day and hour he would return (Mt 24:36)? Only his Father knew that because only the Father is omniscient.

John 5:19 Then answered Jesus (Yeshua) and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
John 5:30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
John 14:10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.
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Yes, the apostles had the authority to heal.
As in Mark 16:17,18
In My Name shall they cast out devils...
They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

Why would Jesus's Name be called, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father?
Isa.9:6

 

[Eugene]

It was understood by the people of that time that sickness or any bad thing that happened to you was because of your sin. Jesus being the Lord had power to forgive sins, the apostles never forgave sin but told that Jesus died so their sins could be forgiven and He is the One who forgives.

Brother clark thompson, does this relate to your thoughts?
Joh 9:2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
Joh 9:3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.