May 8, 2022

Message Title: Do you want to be healed?

Scripture: John 5:2-9 NRSV

Bottom Line: Allow healing. Come to Jesus and He will comfort you.

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Small Group Check in:

1. How is it with your soul?

2. Prayer Request? Praises?

Ice Breaker:

1. What attributes did you get from your mom?

2. What is your favorite memory of your mom?

Overview:

• Our infirmary self holds us back from the very healing we seek. We find ourselves unworthy of healing, while Jesus is calling us to the water for healing.

• The sources of our healing was given in Jerusalem - just as it was promised long ago. Our heavenly parent stretched out HIs healing arms to embrace us, and heal us. He heals our brokeness, our pain, and the scars that are left on our soul.

• In order to be healed, we must open ourselves up to God's embrace of grace. He gives it to us freely. Just come to Him and He will comfort you.

• Your soul can be healed. You don't have to be fast. You just have to be willing. Your heavenly Father will be there for you. That's God's promise.

Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think Jesus asked the ill man if he wanted to get well?

2. What is the significance of this question? Do you think he still had hope to get better?

3. What did Jesus tell the man to do (5:8)? Be specific.

4. Do you want your soul to be made well?

5. What is holding you back from being healed?

6. Do you ever feel unworthy of God's grace? Why?

7. In what ways has Jesus made you well?

8. Seeking healing is a basic human instinct. How do you see our culture and/or people locally seeking healing or ways to eliminate the pain in their lives?

9. How can we show compassion to people who are in pain and are in need of healing?