Swahili SWC02 (BIBLIA Maandiko Matakatifu Kwa Watu Wote 2002)
Na kule wakamuletea mutu mwenye ugonjwa wa kupooza, akilala juu ya kipoyi. Yesu alipoona namna watu wale walivyomwaminia, akamwambia yule mwenye kupooza: “Mutoto wangu, ujipe moyo! Zambi zako zimesamehewa!”
What Does This Mean?
In Matthew 9:2, Jesus sees a paralyzed man brought to him by friends who have faith in his ability to heal. Jesus tells the man that he is forgiven of his sins and encourages him to stay hopeful.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with your toys when suddenly one breaks. You feel sad, but then your mom or dad comes over and fixes it right away. That's kind of like what happened here: Jesus saw a sick man and made him better because he believed in Jesus.
Historical Background
Matthew wrote this account around AD 80-90 for Jewish Christians living in the Roman Empire. The cultural context includes the belief that illness could be caused by sin, so forgiving sins was seen as healing.
Living It Out Today
If you're going through a tough time and feel like no one understands, remember Jesus sees your faith and cares about both your physical well-being and spiritual health. Just like the man on the bed, we can find hope in Jesus' words of forgiveness and encouragement.