In today’s gospel is the story about the man who was sick for 38 years. We want to see how Jesus meets this sinner and gives real meaning back to his life. But also how this story relates in our world today. It is my prayer that you are blessed as always.

 

Introductory notes

 

 

Sermon points

The sinner in his wretched condition (John 5: 3-7)

 

1. His companions verse 3
2. His condition was considered wretched

 

2. Looking at this from the world’s perspective

 

1. His Personal Condition - Verse 5-7
2. A disabled man

 

2. A desperate man

 

3. A disappointed man

 

1. His personal Savior - John 5:6b-9
2. Jesus chooses the sinner

 

2. Jesus cares for the sinner
3. He gives him a simple offer: Verse 6 do you want to get well?

 

2. He gives him a simple order: Verse 8 Pick up your mat and walk.

 

3. He gets an astounding outcome: Verse 9 at once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked.

 

Conclusion