2 Minute Read
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Sunday School @ 9:30 am | Worship Service @ 10:30 am | Prayer @ 5:30 pm
Announcements/Reminders
- Manna House Donations - Jelly and Cereal
- September is ALABASTER month!
- Sept. 2 - NMI/Mission Night
- Sept. 8 - Ladies Lift
Sermon Notes for 08/30/2026
SCRIPTURE: John 5:1-18
Jesus causes His critics to open their eyes.
The Sheep Gate (v2-3)
- Where the sick (blind, lame, and paralyzed) gather
- A healing pool was there - Bethesda = site or house of mercy
The Sick Man Healed (v5-9a)
- A man who had been sick for 38 years was near the pool
- Jesus asked the man, "Would you like to get well?"
- "Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!"
- Jesus healed the man! For proof, Jesus told him to walk!
The Jewish Leaders' Objection (v10-16)
- The Jewish leaders overlooked the man's miracle and concerned themselves with his sleeping mat
- The man is found worshipping in the Temple
- The Jewish leaders confront Jesus and begin harassing Him
The Father and Jesus are ALWAYS working! - v17
The Jewish leaders acknowledged something had happened to the man, but were reluctant to call it a miracle.
Their rule-compliance replaced their capacity to recognize restoration.
Lord, help us to keep our eyes open to what you are doing around us!