being let down from the roof for Jesus to heal mean? What is significant about this?
2006-11-21 09:06:17 · 14 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
people had Faith in JESUS' to heal that they were willing to do anything to get close to him,whatever it takes.
2006-11-21 09:13:33 · answer #1 · answered by St. Mike 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the house was small and couldnt fit the bedding in which he layed in so it had to out of the roof and on the ground to be close to Jesus,,the thing is Jesus healed Him before He got there cause It was that mans faith that healed Him,,He knew if He could just get to Jesus He would be healed..
2006-11-21 17:12:46 · answer #2 · answered by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the mans friends went to great lengths so jesus could heal the man,this showed the lord that the men had great faith in the lord and knew that he alone could heal him. the man was healed through the FAITH of his friends. the major theme is the importance of faith in the lord. remember there was a great crowd,although many have faith it is an example of how to have more faith and to find your way to jesus sometimes you have to overcome obstacles,the same way the men had to beat the crowd,climb to the roof and lower the man so he could be healed.
2006-11-21 17:15:39 · answer #3 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus performed miracles and healings while he was on Earth to show what the world will be like when it is once again ruled by a heavenly government, not an earthly one.
It also reflects the genuine love and concern both God and His son, Jesus Christ, feel for mankind.
2006-11-21 17:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by danni_d21 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has great significance in that it depicts a specific action on one's part, and that is:
Against ALL ODDS --having enough faith, hope and the willingness-- ANYONE, regardless whether you are handicapped or even in your death bed, can and will figure out a way to seek the Healer to get healed or be redeemed...
Peace be with you.
2006-11-21 17:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by Arf Bee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There were many people that were coming to Jesus for healing and many had come to see the miricles. I would imagine that it was crowded and that was the quickest way to get their friend to Jesus rather than to carry him through the crowd pushing and shoving. Just a guess.
2006-11-21 17:12:41 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Right 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he left the house walking!!! And we can we the determination and faith of friends or loved ones of this man. They cared enough that they dug a hole in a roof to get their friend/loved one to Jesus...
2006-11-21 17:13:12 · answer #7 · answered by Commander 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His friends were determined to bring him to Jesus so he could be healed and forgiven of sin.
2006-11-21 17:11:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The important thing to realize here is that the cripple made it to the rooftop while being a cripple.
If he could climb up on a roof, did he REALLY need Jesus to heal him?
2006-11-21 17:09:50 · answer #9 · answered by Chris R 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well I think it's mostly to show how desperate man is for a touch from GOD[Jesus in this case]
2006-11-21 17:10:37 · answer #10 · answered by fite for rite 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋