not be stopped by the crowded condition. They wanted to get to Jesus; so they tore up a section in the roof large enough to let down a stretcher-mat holding the sick individual. This was not as destructive as it might sound since the roof was flat, probably tile, and easily relaid. The plan was successful. Your sins are forgiven (20). These were the first words of Jesus to the man. But why bring up his sins when he was there to be healed, not to talk about his personal life? Does this mean that Jesus