In today’s study of John 5, we explore the story of Jesus healing a man who had been ill for 38 years. The healing takes place at a pool near Jerusalem, where the man had hoped to be made well through the stirring of the waters. Jesus asks a seemingly strange question, "Do you want to be made well?" This leads to a deeper conversation about the cost of healing and transformation. As the man is healed, tension arises because the miracle happens on the Sabbath. This event begins to spark conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders, who focus more on the legalistic breaking of Sabbath rules than the incredible healing before them. The discussion reveals how Jesus' authority and identity as God's Son create division among those who witness His actions.
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