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No Other Option John 5:1-16, April 21st, 2024

1. When have you experienced great physical pain? Was it a short-lived or long-lasting experience? Did anything good come from it?

2. One myth about pain is that “pain is punishment”. What is the thinking behind this myth? And what is the truth to counter this myth?

3. Another myth is that “pain is not good”. What truths are helpful to respond to this myth? (See Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28)

4. In referencing the Pool of Bethesda healing, how would you describe the situation, as found in John 5:1-3?

5. What is the significance of Jesus’ question to the man found in 5:6? What are some things people hang on to and avoid healing… and why do they do this?

6. Why did Jesus heal just one man? What do we learn about Jesus from this account?

7. What was wrong with the mindset of the religious crowd, as seen in 5:9-12? How do we guard against that mindset in ourselves?

8. What is your reaction to the violent response of this crowd over Jesus’ healing? (5:16,18) How could they possibly justify this harsh response in their minds?

9. What does verse 14 teach us about Jesus? And about ourselves?

10. How can we make sure we are following Christ for who He is (The Giver) rather than just the gifts?