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Healing at the Pool of Bethesda

John 5 3 min read · 5 min listen

A man waits 38 years by a pool hoping for healing. Jesus walks up and says 'do you want to get well?' One word and it's done.

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The Setup

Picture this: Jerusalem, bustling with travelers, merchants, and religious folk. It's like the ancient world's Times Square, especially during a festival. Right near the Sheep Gate, there's this pool called Bethesda — a place famous for its healing waters.

Now, the pool of Bethesda isn't your typical spa day experience. It's surrounded by five covered colonnades, jam-packed with people who are sick, blind, lame, and paralyzed. They're all waiting for a miracle, hoping that the next ripple in the water will be their ticket to healing.

Among these hopefuls is a man who's been unable to walk for 38 years. That's almost four decades of waiting for a breakthrough. He's there, day in, day out, clinging to the hope that one day, he might catch his miracle.

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Key Takeaways

Real change starts with the desire to be different.
Jesus breaks through our excuses with His power.
Don't let tradition block you from seeing miracles.
Healing is holistic — body, mind, and spirit.
God's work isn't limited to our schedules or traditions.

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A man waits 38 years by a pool hoping for healing. Jesus walks up and says 'do you want to get well?' One word and it's done. This story is found in John 5. Bible Tea retells it as an immersive audio experience with modern narration so you can listen anywhere.

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