(a) Matthew 9:1— 8; Mark 2: 1 — 12; Luke 5:17 26
(i) Jesus came by boat to Capernaum.
(ii) The friends of the paralytic brought him to Jesus to be healed.
(iii) The whole house was so crowded that they lowered him through the roof.
(iv) When Jesus saw their faith, he said.
(v) "My son, your sins are forgiven".
(vi) The pharisees and Scribes accused Jesus of blasphemy.
(vii) Saying only God can forgive sins.
(viii) Jesus asked them why they should think evil in their hearts.
(ix) "Which is easier, your sins are forgiven or rise and take up your pallet and walk?"

(x) That the son of man has authority to forgive sin.
(xi) He told the paralytic to rise and take up his bed and go home.
(xii) He rose and went home.
(xiii) When the crowd saw him, they glorified God.

(b) Three ways faith is relevant in the miracle:
(i) With faith, healing miracle is possible.
(ii) Christ is always ready to help those who have faith in him.
(iii) Faith compels people to go to Christ.
(iv) Faith in Christ is necessary for all Christians.
(vi) Faith in Christ assures Christians of salvation.
(vi) Faith makes the impossible, possible/with faith in God, all things are possible.