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What does the Bible say about the healing of the impotent man in John 5?

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The healing of the impotent man in John 5 illustrates Jesus' power to save and is a picture of spiritual healing for sinners.

In John 5:1-10, we see the account of Jesus healing an impotent man who had been waiting by the pool of Bethesda for 38 years. This miracle highlights Jesus' compassion and authority over physical ailments, but more importantly, it symbolizes the spiritual condition of humanity. The impotent man represents sinners who are helpless and incapable of saving themselves. Just as the man waited for someone to help him into the pool, sinners are in desperate need of a Savior who can provide what they cannot achieve on their own. This event teaches us that true healing and salvation come only from Christ, who sees our condition and asks, 'Will thou be made whole?' It emphasizes God's grace in providing not just physical healing but spiritual renewal.
Scripture References: John 5:1-11, Psalm 103:13-14

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