About this episode
Jesus was drawn to lonely people. And with the man at the Pool of Bethesda, we see just what he had to say to them. Dive further into their interaction we see in John 5 now. Notes: Focus verse: John 5:1–18 One in three Americans feel lonely at least once a week. People need people. Read John 5:1–18 This moment marks a turning point in the life and ministry of Jesus. The religious leaders tolerated Him, but now they openly turn against Him. Jesus spoke of the Almighty as His Father. John 5:17 Jesus acted according to a plan and a purpose. This lonely man may have felt unseen, but he was seen by Jesus. Jesus was drawn to lonely people. The man sat by the pool of water hoping for a miracle. Jesus didn’t preach to everyone, nor did He heal everyone. Disease and death were never a part of God’s original plan. Romans 5:12 Sometimes we fall ill because of our own personal sin. 1 Corinthians 11:30 Sometimes God wants to heal us. He is just waiting for us to ask! James 4:2 The utter helplessness of this man may have drawn Jesus to him. You may be able to identify with this lonely man. Sitting by the pool of Bethesda was a sad group of people. John 5:3 Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time. John 5:6 Jesus knew this man better than anyone else. Jesus was asking this man,” Do you want to change your life?” Are you willing to put yourself in the hands of Jesus? God has a part and so do we. John 5:7 Jesus asks the impossible. Jesus removes all possibility of a relapse. To be an effective follower of Jesus, make a clean break with the past. Jesus expects continued success. Jesus has not changed. “…that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it… “ Philippians 1:6 “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and not tried!” —G. K. Chesterton Jesus sees you. Jesus loves you. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org . This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.