Download Lesson: 6.8.25 Class Notes – John 5v1-18

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It was a significant question Jesus asked of the lame man by the pool. “Do you want to be healed?” Do not too easily reply, “Well, of course he did.” He who had received alms and been carried on the backs of others for 38 years would have to go to work. Was he ready for that?

Whoever receives the gift of eternal life from Christ has to be prepared to accept the burdens of maturity. With growth comes responsibility, self-giving, perplexity, disappointment. It is no easy thing to come into his kingdom. His is not a cheap salvation. It is a costly crusade. John is fond of this idea.