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What does the Bible say about Jesus healing the lame man?

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In John 5, Jesus heals a man who had been impotent for 38 years, showcasing His sovereign power and mercy.

The account of Jesus healing the lame man at the Sheep Gate in John 5 illustrates His authority and willingness to show mercy to those in desperate need. The man had been unable to walk for 38 years and was part of a multitude of impotent folk waiting for the miraculous stirring of the water. Jesus approached this specific man, recognized his long-standing condition and asked him if he wanted to be made whole. This act exemplifies not only Jesus’ power as the Sovereign Savior but also the initiative of grace, as the healing did not depend on the man's faith or actions but on Christ’s sovereign choice. The man was healed immediately and given the ability to walk, representing spiritual healing and new life granted by Christ to the spiritually impotent.
Scripture References: John 5:1-9

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