Joh 5:8-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for John 5:8-9: 5:8-9 Jesus healed the sick man instantly , only asking for his obedience. As proof of healing, Jesus told him to pick up his mat and walk . • Jesus worked this miracle on the Sabbath , a weekly day of rest on which all work was prohibited (based on Gen 2:2 ; Exod 20:8 ). Jewish tradition outlined thirty-nine categories of work that were not allowed ( Mishnah Shabbat 7:2 ). Carrying something such as a sleeping mat from one place to another was banned (John 5:10 ). Therefore, the healed man broke the tradition by obeying Jesus’ command.

bGen 2:2►

cExod 20:8►

eJohn 5:10►

‏ John 5:8-9

Summary for John 5:8-9: 5:8-9 ^a Jesus healed the sick man instantly, only asking for his obedience. As proof of healing, Jesus told him to pick up his mat and walk.

• Jesus worked this miracle on the Sabbath, a weekly day of rest on which all work was prohibited (based on Gen 2:2 ^b; Exod 20:8 ^c). Jewish tradition outlined thirty-nine categories of work that were not allowed (Mishnah Shabbat 7:2 ^d). Carrying something such as a sleeping mat from one place to another was banned (John 5:10 ^e). Therefore, the healed man broke the tradition by obeying Jesus’ command.