1. What is the meaning of John 5:17?

2. How does John 5:17 reveal Jesus' relationship with God the Father?

3. What does "My Father is always at His work" teach about God's nature?

4. How can we emulate Jesus' example of working in alignment with God?

5. How does John 5:17 connect with Genesis 2:2 about God's rest?

6. In what ways can we discern God's ongoing work in our daily lives?

7. How does John 5:17 support the divinity of Jesus?

8. Why does Jesus equate His work with the Father's in John 5:17?

9. What does "My Father is always at His work" imply about God's nature?

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

11. What is the concept of the Fourfold Witness?

12. Who knows the Son except the Father?

13. What is the significance of the Pool of Bethesda?

14. Why do the Jewish authorities immediately plan to kill Jesus for Sabbath-breaking (John 5:16–18) when other Gospel narratives show less extreme reactions to similar actions?1. How does Jesus' statement in John 5:17 challenge the traditional understanding of the Sabbath?

2. In what ways can we see God's continuous work in our own lives today?

3. How does understanding Jesus' divine authority impact our faith and daily living?

4. What are some practical ways we can find rest in Christ amidst our busy lives?

5. How can we balance the observance of religious practices with the call to show compassion 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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