"Rise and Walk: The Healing of the Lame Man" A paralyzed man was brought to Jesus by four friends, but the crowd was so large they couldn’t get close. They climbed onto the roof, lowered the man down, and placed him in front of Jesus. Seeing their faith, Jesus told the man, “Your sins are forgiven.” Some religious leaders questioned His authority, so Jesus healed the man to prove He had the power to forgive sins. He told the man to get up, take his mat, and walk. The man instantly stood, walked