In John 5, Jesus heals a paralytic man… on the Sabbath.

This broke some cultural rules regarding the Sabbath, but it also revealed some important things about Jesus:

Jesus is the Father’s Apprentice:

• He does what the Father Does (verse 19)
• The Father shows Him all He does (verse 20)
• He gives LIFE (Verse 21 & 26)

He is the Father’s Official Representative

• The Father has authorized Jesus to be the judge (verse 22 & 27)
• Jesus is due honor just as the father is due honor (verse 23)
• A Judge declares what is good and what is evil (verse 29)

Questions for your reflection and discussion:

• What is your favorite cultural party?
• What is something you learned how to do from your dad?
• How has Jesus given you life recently?
• Where do you need life from Jesus now?
• Do you spend more time focusing on physical wellness or spiritual wellness? How would you like to change that going forward?
• What is your reaction to thinking of Jesus as judge?
• How might it be a positive thing that we have a judge?
• What would you say in response to someone who said Christianity, Islam, and Judaism all believe the same thing?
• How do you remember and celebrate what God has done in your home?