John 5:12
"Who is this man who told you to pick it up and walk?" they asked.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of John 5:12?

2. How does John 5:12 challenge us to discern authority in our lives?

3. What does John 5:12 reveal about obedience to God's commands versus man's rules?

4. How can we apply the lesson of John 5:12 in modern-day situations?

5. What scriptural connections exist between John 5:12 and Acts 5:29 on obedience?

6. How does John 5:12 encourage us to prioritize God's will over societal norms?

7. How does John 5:12 challenge the authority of religious leaders?

8. What historical context influences the interpretation of John 5:12?

9. How does John 5:12 reflect Jesus' relationship with Jewish law?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 5?

11. What are the names of Jesus Christ?

12. How can a young man purify his path?

13. How can the instantaneous healing in John 5:8-9 be explained scientifically, and why is there no mention of the man's need for rehabilitation?

14. Can you rise and carry your bed?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus' healing of the invalid man challenge the traditional understanding of the Sabbath, and what does this teach us about the nature of God's commandments?

2. In what ways can we prioritize compassion and mercy in our daily interactions, following Jesus' example in this passage?

3. How does the healed man's obedience to Jesus' command inspire us to act in faith, even when it goes against societal norms?

4. What are some practical ways we can observe the Sabbath as a time for spiritual renewal and connection with God?

5. How can sharing our personal testimonies of transformation, like the healed man, serve as a witness to others about Jesus' power and love?1. How does Jesus' healing on the Sabbath challenge your understanding of legalistic versus compassionate observance of religious laws?

2. What does Jesus' claim of unity with God mean to you in understanding His divine nature and authority?

3. How do the testimonies about Jesus strengthen your faith?

4. How can Jesus' authority as the giver of life and judge influence your perception of life and justice?

5. What lessons can you learn from the healing of the invalid man?

6. In what ways do Jesus' words about doing what He sees the Father doing shape your understanding of His mission?

7. How does the Jewish leaders' opposition to Jesus' healing on the Sabbath reflect their understanding of God's laws?

8. How do you reconcile Jesus' assertion that all judgment has been given to Him with the concept of God's mercy?

9. How does the concept of "spiritual hearing and seeing" presented in this chapter apply to your faith journey?

10. How can Jesus' advice to the healed man about sinning influence your understanding of sin's consequences?

11. How does the Jewish leaders' refusal to accept Jesus despite the testimonies challenge your approach to faith and evidence?

12. In today's context, how can we discern between rigid religious legalism and compassionate application of spiritual principles?

13. How can Jesus' response to persecution inspire you in times of opposition?

14. How does Jesus' claim of giving life speak to you personally?

15. What does this chapter teach you about Jesus' role as the Son of God?

16. In your daily life, how can you embody Jesus' focus on doing the will of the Father?

17. How can you use the testimonies about Jesus in your personal evangelism?

18. What role does the Bible (Scriptures) play in affirming your belief in Jesus?

19. How does the connection between faith in Jesus and eternal life influence your outlook on mortality and the afterlife?

20. How does understanding Jesus as the ultimate judge impact your understanding of justice and accountability in the world?

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