Jesus Healed a Man Who Was Blind 10 © 2020 Lifeway TEACH the Story

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The Bible tells us what is true about God and about ourselves. All of the stories in the Bible fit together to tell us the big story of how God rescues sinners through His Son, Jesus.

Today we are going to hear about a time Jesus healed a man who was lame. Whether this is your first time or your tenth time hearing this story, there is always something new to learn in God’s Word.

Read John 5:1-16.

• What does this story teach us about God?

Jesus had compassion on the man. He healed a man who could not walk! The Jews were also upset with Jesus for breaking their laws and for claiming to be God the Son.

• Why did the man spend every day by the pool?

People who were sick or disabled went to the pool of Bethesda in hopes of being made whole. The man explained to Jesus that he was never able to get to the pool before other people got in.

• Form groups of two or three and practice retelling the Bible story in your own words. Think of someone you could share the story with this week.

CHRIST CONNECTION The man at the pool was unable to help himself. Jesus healed him, and he obeyed Jesus’ commands. In a similar way, we are unable to free ourselves from sin. Jesus calls us to trust in Him. When we trust in Jesus, He frees us from the power of sin and death so we can follow Him and obey Him.

Preteen Leader Guide • Unit 22, Session 3 16 Jesus Healed a Man Who Was Blind John 9

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Story Point: Jesus gave sight to a man who was blind. Big Picture Question: Why did God create people? God created people to worship Him, love Him, and show His glory. Christ Connection: Our sin makes us unable to see the truth about God. Jesus came as a light in a dark world. He came to give us sight—true understanding of God and His kingdom. Tose who trust in Jesus see who He is and worship Him. Key Passage: Isaiah 53:4-5

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