People who were sick or disabled would gather around the Pool of Bethesda because they believed the waters would heal them. One of these people had been unable to walk for 38 years, and he had given up hope that he could be healed. Jesus healed the man, and he was able to walk again.
Jesus cares about people even when problems make them feel hopeless or sad.
Bible verses used in this episode:
John 5:1-15
Psalm 62:5-6
Isaiah 40:31
Romans 15:13
1 Timothy 4:10
Outline:
Additional Links:
Illustrations and images of the Pool of Bethesda and its location in relation to the temple.
Tips for teaching:
Full teaching instructions available free from Mission Bible Class:
Bible Lesson: Healing of the Man By a Pool
Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.
Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.
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