John 5 · Grade 3

Do You Want to Be Made Well?

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Read the Story

In Jerusalem there was a pool called Bethesda with five porches. Many people who were sick, blind or lame lay there. One man had been ill for thirty-eight years. Jesus asked him, Do you want to be made well? The man said he had no one to put him in the water.

Jesus said, Arise, take up your mat, and walk. At once the man was healed. He picked up his mat and walked. But it was the Sabbath, and some leaders said he was breaking the law by carrying his mat. Later Jesus found him in the temple and told him to stop sinning.

The leaders were angry that Jesus healed on the Sabbath. Jesus said His Father is always working, and so is He. He said He does what He sees the Father doing. Whoever hears His word and believes has eternal life. Jesus said the Scriptures, John the Baptist and His own works all tell about Him.

Memory Verse

Jesus said to him, “Arise, take up your mat, and walk.”

John 5:8 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

What was the name of the pool?
What did the man say when Jesus asked if he wanted to be well?
Why were some leaders upset?
What did Jesus say His Father is always doing?
What did Jesus say tells about Him?

Put the Story in Order

Write what happened in each box.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Jesus noticed a man no one helped. Who could you notice and help?
The man waited thirty-eight years before Jesus came. How can you trust Jesus while you wait?