Small Group Questions
Miracles of Jesus Wk 2
John 5:1-18
Sermon Summary
In John 5:1–18, Jesus heals a man who had been disabled for 38 years, showing that His work does not depend on human effort, timing, or the systems people trust. Instead, Jesus works according to the will of the Father—bringing restoration, glorifying God, and offering salvation in ways that often defy our expectations.
Discussion Questions
Observation & Understanding
- In John 5:1–9, what do we learn about the man’s condition and how long he had been suffering?
- What reasons does the man give for why he hasn’t been healed yet?
- Why do the religious leaders object to what Jesus did in John 5:10–16?
Theological Reflection
- What does this story reveal about God taking the initiative in our lives?
- What does Jesus’ statement, “My Father is working until now, and I am working,” reveal about His relationship with the Father? What does it reveal about Jesus’ nature?
- Why is the Sabbath significant in this passage, and what does it reveal about God’s work?
Personal Application
- Where in your life might you be focusing more on what you don’t have instead of recognizing what Jesus has already provided?
- Are there systems, routines, or expectations you rely on instead of trusting Jesus directly?
- How might God be inviting you to trust His timing instead of your own?
Community & Mission
- How can the church avoid prioritizing human-made rules over the salvation and healing Jesus cares about?
- In what ways can our group share with others God’s work of restoring broken lives?
- Who in your community might feel overlooked or stuck like the man in this story, and how can we show them Christ this week?
Prayer Focus: Worshipers
- Pray that we worship God for his ongoing work.
- Pray that we worship God for working before we do.
- Pray that we worship God all three persons of the Trinity.