A Portrait of Jesus in John 5

The Lord of the Sabbath and the Giver of Life

John 5:1–47 (LSB)

In this powerful portrait of Christ, we follow three revealing scenes: the Lord who heals the helpless, the Lord who rules with divine authority, and the Lord who is revealed through the testimony of Scripture. We will also discover the beautiful connection between Nehemiah’s Sheep Gate—where sacrificial lambs once entered Jerusalem—and John 5, where the true Lamb of God enters to bring grace to those who cannot save themselves.

Many people want Jesus to improve their circumstances, but John 5 confronts us with a deeper question: Will we receive Him only as a helper, or will we bow before Him as Lord?

Join us as we see that the greatest miracle at Bethesda was not simply that a crippled man learned to walk—it was that the Lord of Life stood among humanity and revealed who He truly is. Come hear His voice, receive His life, and honor the Son.