About this episode
The episode discusses the conflict between religious law and the heart of God as illustrated in the story of the Pool of Bethesda.
A miracle happens, a man stands up after 38 years, and the first reaction from religious leaders is to argue about a rule. That single moment from John 5 exposes a trap that still catches us today: we can become so devoted to the letter of the law that we miss the heart of God right in front of us. We walk through the Pool of Bethesda story and the escalating conflict over the Sabbath, then follow Jesus’ own words about His relationship to the Father. The point is not vague inspiration, it’s...
People in this episode
Host: Jesse
Topics covered
- miracles
- religious conflict
- law vs. spirit
- Sabbath
- faith
- Jesus' teachings
Keywords
- miracle
- religious leaders
- law
- heart of God
- Sabbath
- conflict
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: John 5
Places: Pool of Bethesda
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