The beginning verses of Mark 2 offer a lot to reflect on, but it can be confusing: It seems like two different conversations are going on. One is about a guy who could not walk now being able to, and the other about sins being forgiven. All of this scene is backdropped by the added drama of a roof getting smashed in and Jesus praising the faith of the vandals. Jesus, as should be expected, is masterful in using his words and actions. Very carefully and lovingly he brings about a deeper, fuller healing - the kind of healing that's actually most needed: a healing of the "illness" and not just the "disease."