◄ John 5:14 ►
Afterward, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, "See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 5:14? 2. How does John 5:14 encourage repentance and turning away from sin? 3. What does "stop sinning" in John 5:14 imply about personal responsibility? 4. How does John 5:14 connect with Romans 6:1-2 on sin and grace? 5. In what ways can John 5:14 guide daily decision-making and moral choices? 6. How can John 5:14 inspire accountability within a Christian community? 7. What does John 5:14 imply about sin and its consequences in a believer's life? 8. How does John 5:14 relate to the concept of repentance and forgiveness? 9. Why does Jesus warn the healed man to "sin no more" in John 5:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 5? 11. If Jesus commanded the healed man to “sin no more” (John 5:14), implying sin caused his condition, isn’t that inconsistent with other Scriptures that refute direct sin-illness links? 12. Do you know Jesus as your Savior? 13. What did Jesus mean by "Go and sin no more"? 14. Can you rise and carry your bed? Discussion Questions 1. How does the setting of the temple influence the significance of Jesus' warning to the healed man? 2. In what ways does Jesus' command to "stop sinning" challenge our understanding of grace and repentance? 3. How can we apply the concept of spiritual accountability in our own faith communities today? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure that our physical healing is accompanied by spiritual growth? 5. How do the consequences of sin, as mentioned in this passage, relate to the broader biblical account of redemption and judgment? John 5 Bible Study Questions 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? Links John 5:14 NIV John 5:14 NLT John 5:14 ESV John 5:14 NASB John 5:14 KJV John 5:14 Commentaries Bible Hub