Rise, Take Up Your Bed, And Walk: The Transforming Power Of Jesus

John 5:1-9

I. A Broken Man in a Broken World (vv. 1-5)

A. The condition

B. The place

II. A Question that Penetrates the Heart (vv. 6-7)

A. Jesus sees him

B. Jesus asks him, “Do you want to be made well?”

C. The man’s excuse

III. A Command that Requires Faith (vv. 8-9)

A. “Rise” - Christ gives new life

B. “Take up your bed” - Leave the old life behind

C. “Walk” - Move forward in obedience

Do You Want To Be Made Well?

Then,

Rise

Take up your bed

and Walk!