Fishermen's Faith
What was Simon Peter's profession?
Fisherman
What disease did the man have?
Leprosy
How did the friends get the paralytic to Jesus?
Through the roof
In which story did Jesus ask the religious leaders?
Paralytic
How did Simon Peter react to the large catch of fish?
He was afraid/amazed
Where did Jesus tell Simon to cast his nets?
Deep water
How was a leper treated in that society?
They were outcasts
What did Jesus say to the paralytic first?
Your sins are forgiven
How did Jesus show his authority over the natural environment?
Miraculous catch of fish
What did the leper do after he was healed?
He told everyone
What was the result of Simon casting his nets?
A large catch of fish
What did the leper say to Jesus?
If you are willing, you can make me clean
What did Jesus tell the paralytic to do after forgiving his sins?
Rise, take up your mat, and walk
How did Jesus show his authority over socially isolating illnesses?
Healing the leper
What was the result of the fishermen's obedience?
They became Jesus's disciples
What did Jesus tell Simon he would become?
A fisher of men
What did the leper have to do after being healed?
Show himself to the priest
What did Jesus demonstrate by forgiving the paralytic's sins?
His authority to forgive sins
What did Jesus's actions in all 3 stories reveal about his relationship with God?
He acted with divine authority
In the Bible, how did the crowds react to the healing of the paralytic?
They were amazed and glorified God
What did Simon and his partners do after the big catch?
Left everything and followed Jesus
Why was it significant that Jesus touched the leper?
Leprosy was considered contagious and unclean
Why did the religious leaders object to Jesus forgiving sins?
They believed only God could forgive sins
What was the ultimate challenge to Jesus's authority in the paralytic story?
His claim to forgive sins
What was the overall result of these miracles?
They show Jesus's power, authority, and people follow him