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When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” Most modern translations say that the man had been in that condition a … Continue reading →

One man was there who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. Verse 3 mentioned a multitude of disabled people. But here in verse 5 the focus is on but one of them. This is the convergence of an eternal … Continue reading →

In these lay a multitude of invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed. Why were there a multitude of disabled people here? Perhaps it was because there was a lot of shade. Verse 2 explained that there were five rows of columns which … Continue reading →

Healed for the Sake of Holiness John Piper, August 2009 in spite of Jesus’ power to heal, our world continues to be shot through with sin and disease and calamity and death. (Piper) Sickness and suffering are abundant. Jesus demonstrates … Continue reading →

Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed colonnades. Bethesda in Hebrew/Aramaic means house (beth) of grace (hesda). Other locations that start with beth are; Bethel (House of God), … Continue reading →

Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed colonnades. As a lamb is a young sheep, it is interesting that John 5 takes place by the Sheep Gate. This … Continue reading →

After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5 places the context as during a feast of the Jews, but the particular feast is not specified. Some commentators suggest it is inconsequential, … Continue reading →

I’ve been asked to preach twice in June. I’m inclined to stay with the Gospel of John. Previously I’ve preached on John 4, John 11, and John 13. I think I am going to backtrack now and pick up in … Continue reading →