A companion Bible study from Vince Baker Ministries
Why did Jesus ask the man at Bethesda if he wanted to be made whole?
Jesus addresses the man personally and gives him a direct instruction. John then records the dispute over what Jesus did on the Sabbath.
Read the passage in context
- John 5:1–24 · KJV
Wigglesworth follows the man’s explanation about having no one to help him and draws attention to the authority of Christ’s word.
From the passage to daily life
Compare verses 6–9 with verses 16–19. The narrative also reveals the Son working in unity with the Father, a point easily missed when reading only the miracle.
Discussion and reflection
- Why did Jesus ask the man at Bethesda if he wanted to be made whole?
Jesus addresses the man personally and gives him a direct instruction. John then records the dispute over what Jesus did on the Sabbath.
- How should a group respond to a person who is suffering?
Hear the person’s own account, ask what support they welcome, and offer prayer with their consent.
Put the study into practice
Read the story twice, first for the man’s experience and then for what Jesus says about His Father.
Historical source · Ever Increasing Faith (1924), chapter 4, pp. 36–44 · Open the original scan
