In Luke 5, “palsy” means severe paralysis or weakness, showing the man’s helplessness and Christ’s power to heal and forgive sins.
Luke 3-5 reveals John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism and temptation, and Christ’s authority to call, heal, forgive, and save sinners.
Mark 1–3 reveals Jesus Christ as the Son of God, preaching repentance, calling disciples, healing the sick, forgiving sins, and confronting opposition.
Matthew 8–10 reveals Christ’s authority, compassion, and kingdom commission through miracles, forgiveness, and the calling of the twelve apostles.