John 5:1-4

Jesus shows up (John 5:1-4)

Jesus’ question (John 5:5-6)

The lame man’s answer (John 5:7)

What does the lame man’s answer show us?

• The lame man’s answer shows he has given up

• The lame man’s answer offers excuses

• The lame man’s answer places blame

• The lame man’s answer points out obstacles

Jesus responds to the excuses (John 5:8)

What happens when Jesus moves us past our excuses? (John 5:9)

The two things we do after we get more of Jesus in our lives (John 5:10-15)