Luke 5:18

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그때에 어떤 사람들이 중풍병에 걸린 사람을 들것에 뉘어 데리고 왔다. 그들은 아픈 사람을 집 안으로 데리고 들어가서 예수 앞에 누이려고 하였다.

이 구절의 의미

This verse describes a group of people carrying a paralyzed man on a bed to see Jesus. They were determined to bring him before Jesus, even looking for ways to get through the crowd.

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Imagine you have a friend who can't walk and needs help getting somewhere important. You and your friends decide to carry them in a blanket, just like these people carried their paralyzed friend to see Jesus!

역사적 배경

Luke wrote this account of Jesus' ministry around the year AD 60-75 for Gentile Christians. The cultural setting was one where healings by religious figures were not uncommon but always drew large crowds.

오늘의 적용

Today, we can apply this story to situations where people need our help to get close to God or a place of healing and hope. Like those men carrying their friend, we too can be the ones who help others reach Jesus in various ways.

주제

• healing
• faith
• compassion
• deliverance
• community
• miracles

관련 구절

• Mark 2:3-4
• Matthew 9:1-8
• John 5:1-6
• Psalm 107:19-20
• Isaiah 35:3-6

자주 묻는 질문

Why did they need to find a way to bring him inside?

Because there was such a large crowd around Jesus, they had to be creative and determined to ensure their friend could reach Jesus for healing.

What does this story teach us about faith?

This story teaches that faith often requires action. The men's determination to bring the paralyzed man shows how belief in a possible outcome can lead to active steps of faith, like finding creative ways to get close to Jesus.

Is there any indication in Luke 5:18 about the man's attitude towards healing?

While not explicitly stated, we can infer that the paralyzed man was hopeful and ready for a miracle because his friends took such effort to bring him before Jesus.

How does this story reflect the community in biblical times?

This story highlights how communities supported each other, especially in seeking help from religious leaders. It shows the importance of solidarity and friendship in overcoming obstacles for a common goal.