In this story, we see four men who show us what it looks like to act on our faith in Jesus. Their faith in Jesus is central to the story. Their faith in Jesus moved them to get their friend to Jesus. Their faith in Jesus moved Jesus to forgive and heal their friend. Their faith in Jesus made an eternal difference in their friend’s life. We can impact others for eternity when we act on our faith in Jesus. This passage gives us three characteristics of faith in Jesus when it is lived out.