Joh 5:1 | MHM | STEP | Jesus Heals a Man at the Pool of Bethesda This section tells the story of Jesus healing a man who had been sick for thirty-eight years. The man was waiting at the pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, hoping for a miracle. Jesus’ act of healing on the Sabbath led to controversy with the Jewish leaders, who questioned both the miracle and Jesus’ authority. The passage shows Jesus’ compassion, his divine power, and his claim to be doing the work of God the Father. v. 1 : After a Jewish festival, Jesus went up to Jerusalem (John 5:1 ). This shows that Jesus followed the Jewish customs of attending religious festivals. He used these occasions to teach and help people, showing that God’s work can happen at any time.

‏ John 5:1

Jesus Heals a Man at the Pool of Bethesda

This section tells the story of Jesus healing a man who had been sick for thirty-eight years. The man was waiting at the pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, hoping for a miracle. Jesus’ act of healing on the Sabbath led to controversy with the Jewish leaders, who questioned both the miracle and Jesus’ authority. The passage shows Jesus’ compassion, his divine power, and his claim to be doing the work of God the Father.

v. 1: After a Jewish festival, Jesus went up to Jerusalem (John 5:1 ^a). This shows that Jesus followed the Jewish customs of attending religious festivals. He used these occasions to teach and help people, showing that God’s work can happen at any time.