Luke 5:21-24 Part 1 of 2

But the Pharisees and teachers of religious law said to themselves, "Who does he think he is? That's blasphemy! Only God can forgive sins!" Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, "Why do you question this in your hearts? Is it easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or 'Stand up and walk'? So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins." Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, "Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!"

"Who does he think he is? That's blasphemy!"

Matthew 26:65-66  Then the high priest tore his clothing to show his horror and said, "Blasphemy! Why do we need other witnesses? You have all heard his blasphemy. What is your verdict?"  "Guilty!" they shouted. "He deserves to die!"

John 10:34-37  Jesus replied, "It is written in your own Scriptures that God said to certain leaders of the people, 'I say you are gods!' (Psalm 82:6) And you know that the Scriptures cannot be altered. So if those people who received God's message were called 'gods,' why do you call it blasphemy when I say, 'I am the Son of God'? After all, the Father set me apart and sent me into the world. Don't believe me unless I carry out my Father's work."

 

"Only God can forgive sins!" 

Psalm 32:5  Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, "I will confess my rebellion to the LORD." And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. 

Isaiah 43:25  "I (the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel)--yes, I alone--will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think if them again."

Mark 2:7  "What is he saying? This is blasphemy! Only God can forgive sins!"

Mark 14:64  "You have all heard his blasphemy. What is your verdict?"  "Guilty!" they all cried. "He deserves to die!"

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