Message: “Τετελεσται: It is Finished” from Matt Chapin
Matt Chapin - July 31, 2022
Failing to Appreciate Jesus
In John 5:5-15, Jesus heals a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda. When Jesus commands him to "get up and walk," the man is instantly cured. However, because the healing happened on the Sabbath, religious leaders confront the man for carrying his mat.
Scripture References: John 5:1-15
From Series: "The Gospel of John: That We May Believe"
The Gospel of John is about revealing Jesus as the divine Son of God, the promised Messiah, who offers eternal life to all who believe in Him, emphasizing His deity through powerful "signs" (miracles) and "I AM" statements, contrasting light with darkness, and focusing on Jesus as the Word made flesh, explaining God's will and love for humanity to foster faith and a deeper relationship with God.
