Questions and Answers
Where did Jesus go for 'a feast of the Jews'?
up to Jerusalem
Where is there a pool in Jerusalem?
By the Sheep Gate
What kind of multitude was laying at the pool?
Invalids - blind, lame, and paralyzed
How long had one particular man been there?
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What would be stirred at the pool?
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When would someone else go ahead of the sick man?
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What did Jesus tell the sick man?
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Who was cured by picking up his mat?
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What day was the sick man healed?
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What did the Jews say about taking up the bed?
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Who did the sick man say told him to take up his bed?
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Why did the healed man not know who had healed him?
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Where had Jesus found the healed man afterward?
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Why did Jesus tell the healed man 'sin no more'?
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Whom did the man tell?
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What did the man tell the Jews?
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Why did the Jews persecute him?
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Who is at his work (always, to this very day)?
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What was he calling God (making himself equal with God)?
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What can the Son do by himself?
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What can he do (the Son)?
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What does the Father show him (the Son)?
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Who raises the dead and gives them life?
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Who does not honor the Father?
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Who has eternal life and will not be condemned?
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What does whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me have?
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Who will hear the voice of the Son of God?
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Whom has he granted (to have life in himself)?
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What has he given him?
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Who will hear his voice?
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Whom do I seek to please?
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To what has he testified?
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Who was a lamp that burned and gave light?
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What testifies that the Father has sent me?
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What have you never heard?
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What have you never seen (nor)?
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How do you study the Scriptures?
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Why do you study the Scriptures (diligently)?
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What do I not accept from men?
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What do I know that you do not have in your hearts?
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How have I come?
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Who is your accuser?
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Why would you believe me if you believed Moses?
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Study Notes
Jesus Heals at the Pool of Bethesda
- Jesus traveled to Jerusalem for a feast, indicating his participation in Jewish traditions.
- The pool mentioned is located by the Sheep Gate, a significant entrance to the city.
- Numerous invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed—were gathered at the pool, awaiting healing.
The Healing Miracle
- One man had been at the pool for 38 years, highlighting his long suffering.
- The pool's water was believed to be stirred, prompting the sick to seek healing.
- Jesus instructed the man to "Get up, take up your bed and walk," demonstrating authority over sickness.
The Sabbath Controversy
- The healing occurred on the Sabbath, leading to disputes about legality regarding carrying a bed.
- Jesus’ command to the man contradicted Jewish laws surrounding the Sabbath, leading to tensions with religious leaders.
Recognition and Testimony
- The healed man did not immediately know who healed him, as Jesus had withdrawn from the crowd.
- Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple and advised him to "sin no more" to avoid worse consequences.
Revelation of Identity
- The man reported to the Jews that it was Jesus who healed him, which led to persecution because Jesus performed miracles on the Sabbath.
- Jesus referred to God as His Father, thereby equating Himself with God, intensifying the conflict with the authorities.
Relationship Between the Father and the Son
- Jesus stated he could do nothing by Himself but only what he sees the Father doing, emphasizing His divine connection.
- The Father possesses the authority to raise the dead and give life, a claim that underscores Jesus' divine mission.
Eternal Life and Judgment
- Jesus promised eternal life to whoever hears His word and believes in God, illustrating the path to salvation.
- He indicated that all who are in their graves will hear the voice of the Son of God, demonstrating His power over life and death.
Fulfillment of the Scriptures
- The testimony of John the Baptist corroborated Jesus’ identity as the Messiah, serving as a light to the people.
- Jesus criticized the religious leaders for not truly knowing God, despite their diligent study of Scriptures that testify about Him.
Accusation and Belief
- Jesus stated He does not accept praise from men and noted that the love of God was lacking in their hearts.
- He asserted that Moses, whom they revered, would accuse them if they did not believe his writings, which pointed to Jesus as the coming Messiah.
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Test your knowledge with this quiz on John 5 from the ESV Bible. Explore key concepts and details about Jesus' miracles at the pool in Jerusalem. Perfect for Bible study groups or personal review.
