S7E15: Healing on the Sabbath and the Beginning of Controversy | John 5:1–18

19/08/2025 57 min Temporada 7 Episodio 15

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On today’s episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Andrew, Josh, and Ethan explore John 5:1–18, the story of Jesus healing a man at the Pool of Bethesda—a miracle that stirs controversy and confrontation with religious leaders.As always, it’s deep theology and down-to-earth conversation, with a little humor (and maybe a few strong opinions about nerds ropes).🔥 Key Themes in This Episode:Jesus heals ONE man… but leaves many others. Why?What the Pool of Bethesda might have really been—and why it mattersWhy Jesus healing on the Sabbath was a scandal—and an invitationHow the religious leaders completely missed the pointCompassion + truth: how Jesus heals body and soulThe danger of valuing the law more than the LordWhat this story tells us about God’s kingdom breaking into broken placesPlus:The archaeological findings behind the Pool of BethesdaN.T. Wright quotes and reflections on the kingdom of GodWhy we often misdiagnose what we really need healing fromHow Jesus seeks us—even after the miracle📖 Scripture: John 5:1–18🎙️ Hosts: Pastor Andrew, Pastor Josh, and Pastor Ethan🔍 Big Idea: Jesus doesn’t just heal physical ailments—He confronts sin, challenges legalism, and invites us into a life of real freedom.Bethesda Pool Pictures