John 5: 1-13

What was the controversy surrounding the healing of the man at the pool of Bethesda?

• The man was healed by a different religious leader, not Jesus

• The man was healed by a natural remedy, not by a miracle

• Jesus healed the man on the Sabbath, which was considered a violation of the Jewish law.

• The man was not actually sick, it was all a hoax

Why were the Jews upset about the healing taking place on the Sabbath?

• The Jews were happy about the healing on the Sabbath

• The Jews were not upset about the healing on the Sabbath

• The healing was not considered work on the Sabbath

• Healing was considered work, which was forbidden on the Sabbath.

How did Jesus respond to the Jews' accusations about breaking the Sabbath?

• Jesus apologized and promised not to break the Sabbath again

• Jesus denied the accusations and left the place

• Jesus explained that his Father is always at work, and so is he.

• Jesus ignored the accusations and continued his work

What did Jesus instruct the man to do after he was healed?

• Jesus instructed the man to run away and hide

• Jesus instructed the man to stay on the ground and pray

• Jesus instructed the man to find a new place to lay down

• Jesus instructed the man to pick up his mat and walk.

Why did the man carry his mat on the Sabbath?

• Jesus had healed him and told him to pick up his mat and walk.

• He was planning to sell it

• He was using it to hide something illegal

• He wanted to use it as a weapon

How did the man respond when the Jews questioned him about carrying his mat on the Sabbath?

• He said that the one who healed him told him to pick up his mat and walk.

• He said he was carrying the mat for someone else

• He said he was just following orders

• He said he didn't know what they were talking about

What was the reaction of the Jews when they found out that Jesus was the one who had healed the man?

• They were confused and asked for more miracles

• They were grateful and praised Jesus

• They were angry and persecuted Jesus.

• They were indifferent and ignored Jesus

What did Jesus tell the man after finding him in the temple?

• Sit down and rest

• Get up, take your mat and walk.

• You are not welcome here

• Go and find a doctor

What was the man's reaction after finding out that it was Jesus who had healed him?

• Sadness and doubt

• Fear and confusion

• Anger and disbelief

• Gratitude and belief

What lesson can we learn from this passage about the Sabbath and Jesus' authority?

• Jesus does not have authority to heal on the Sabbath

• Jesus has the authority to heal on the Sabbath

• Jesus' authority is limited to certain days of the week

• The Sabbath has no significance in Jesus' teachings