1. The stage is set for the glory of God (vv. 17-19)

-Psalm 86:1-7

2. The Son of Man sees the faith of the paralytic and friends (v. 20a)
3. The Son of Man forgives the paralytic’s sins (v. 20b)

-Deuteronomy 32:39

4. To prove the Son of Man’s authority and ability to forgive sins, He does the “impossible;” command a paralyzed man to stand and walk (vv. 21-25)

-Daniel 7:9-14

5. Today, these things are fulfilled; He sees you (v. 26)

-Romans 12:1-2
-Revelation 22:12-14