John 5:8
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John HunterRobert ConstableVenus Brooks
Edgar ParkynsSummary
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Rise, take up thy bed, and walk - Jesus speaks here as God. He speaks in no name but his own, and with an authority which belongs to God alone. And what is the consequence? The man became whole immediately; and this sudden restoration to health and strength was an incontestable proof of the omnipotence of Christ. It has been remarked, that our Lord, after having performed a miracle, was accustomed to connect some circumstance with it, which attested its truth. After the miracle of the five loaves, he ordered the fragments to be collected, which were more in quantity than the loaves themselves, though several thousands had been fed. When he changed the water into wine, he ordered some to be taken first to the steward of the feast, that he might taste and bear testimony to its genuineness and excellency. When he cured the lepers, he commanded them to show themselves to the priests, whose business it was to judge of the cure. So here, he judged it necessary, after having cured this infirm man, to order him not only to arise, but to take up his bed, and walk, which sufficiently attested the miracle which he had wrought. God's work is ever known by its excellence and good effects. The bed of a poor Hindoo is seldom any thing besides a single mat, or a cloth as thick as a bed-quilt. Men carrying such beds may be seen daily on the highways.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Rise, take up thy bed, &c.--"Immediately" he did so. "He spake and it was done." The slinging of his portable couch over his shoulders was designed to show the perfection of the cure.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Jesus saith to him, rise,.... From thy bed, or couch, on which he lay in one of the porches: and take up thy bed and walk; these words were spoken by the same power, as those to Lazarus, which called him out of his grave; as appears from the effect they had upon the man, who was in himself impotent, weak, and helpless.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
5:8-9 Jesus healed the sick man instantly, only asking for his obedience. As proof of healing, Jesus told him to pick up his mat and walk. • Jesus worked this miracle on the Sabbath, a weekly day of rest on which all work was prohibited (based on Gen 2:2; Exod 20:8). Jewish tradition outlined thirty-nine categories of work that were not allowed (Mishnah Shabbat 7:2). Carrying something such as a sleeping mat from one place to another was banned (John 5:10). Therefore, the healed man broke the tradition by obeying Jesus’ command.
John 5:8
The Pool of Bethesda
7“Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am on my way, someone else goes in before me.”8Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.”
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The Rapture of the Saints
By John Hunter2.2K33:12RaptureGEN 1:3MAT 24:31JHN 5:81CO 15:511TH 4:16REV 19:15In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead by Jesus. He emphasizes that resurrection is the work of Christ and that the same power that raised Lazarus can raise millions of people. The preacher also highlights the importance of speaking as a means of releasing divine energy, citing examples from the Bible such as God speaking to create light in Genesis and Jesus speaking to heal a paralyzed man in John. The sermon concludes with the anticipation of Christ's return and the transformation of the dead and living believers through his spoken word.
Episodes in Life of T/lord 02 the Impotent Man
By Robert Constable1.1K44:51ImpotentMAT 6:33JHN 5:1JHN 5:6JHN 5:8In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jesus healing a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years. The preacher highlights four significant statements made by Jesus during this encounter. The first statement is a question, "Wouldst thou be made whole?" The preacher emphasizes that Jesus is asking the man if he truly desires to be healed. The second statement is Jesus commanding the man to "take up thy bed and walk," indicating that he should not expect others to carry him but to use the strength given to him to live a new life. The preacher also mentions an epilogue to the story, where Jesus encounters the man again on a Sabbath day and brings about a significant change. The sermon encourages listeners to respond to Jesus' words and obey his voice in order to overcome the things that have mastered them.
The Appearing of Resurrection and the Giving of Power
By Newman Sze8201:22:11MAT 28:1MAT 28:19MRK 16:15LUK 24:44JHN 20:19JHN 21:25In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the 40 days that Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. He explains that during this time, Jesus trained His disciples to shift their focus from external things to internal revelation, from the flesh to the Holy Spirit, and from the law to life. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a turbulent airplane ride to illustrate the need for Christians to rise above fear and rely on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by urging the audience to prioritize their personal encounter with the Lord and the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
John 7:14
By Venus Brooks78443:21MAT 7:23JHN 5:8JHN 7:14JHN 7:17JHN 7:19JHN 7:21JHN 17:9In this sermon, the preacher reflects on a woman who drove her car to a river bridge and ended up in the hospital, hinting at her longing for something she never found. The preacher emphasizes the importance of coming to Jesus for rest and salvation, using the verse from Matthew 11:28-30. The preacher also references the story of Jesus turning water into wine in John chapter 2, highlighting the significance of Jesus' power to transform and bring joy. The sermon concludes with a reminder that in the presence of God, we can find both our lost and ruined condition and the perfect redemption through the seven drops of blood, symbolizing perfection.
The Book of John 3
By Edgar Parkyns0JHN 3:3JHN 4:23JHN 5:8JHN 5:14Edgar Parkyns preaches about the encounters of Jesus in John Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5. He highlights the importance of breaking through human nature's stubbornness, the need for pure praise, and the significance of surrendering to God's will. The sermon also emphasizes the power of faith, the necessity of being born again, and the importance of worshiping God in spirit and truth.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Rise, take up thy bed, and walk - Jesus speaks here as God. He speaks in no name but his own, and with an authority which belongs to God alone. And what is the consequence? The man became whole immediately; and this sudden restoration to health and strength was an incontestable proof of the omnipotence of Christ. It has been remarked, that our Lord, after having performed a miracle, was accustomed to connect some circumstance with it, which attested its truth. After the miracle of the five loaves, he ordered the fragments to be collected, which were more in quantity than the loaves themselves, though several thousands had been fed. When he changed the water into wine, he ordered some to be taken first to the steward of the feast, that he might taste and bear testimony to its genuineness and excellency. When he cured the lepers, he commanded them to show themselves to the priests, whose business it was to judge of the cure. So here, he judged it necessary, after having cured this infirm man, to order him not only to arise, but to take up his bed, and walk, which sufficiently attested the miracle which he had wrought. God's work is ever known by its excellence and good effects. The bed of a poor Hindoo is seldom any thing besides a single mat, or a cloth as thick as a bed-quilt. Men carrying such beds may be seen daily on the highways.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Rise, take up thy bed, &c.--"Immediately" he did so. "He spake and it was done." The slinging of his portable couch over his shoulders was designed to show the perfection of the cure.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Jesus saith to him, rise,.... From thy bed, or couch, on which he lay in one of the porches: and take up thy bed and walk; these words were spoken by the same power, as those to Lazarus, which called him out of his grave; as appears from the effect they had upon the man, who was in himself impotent, weak, and helpless.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
5:8-9 Jesus healed the sick man instantly, only asking for his obedience. As proof of healing, Jesus told him to pick up his mat and walk. • Jesus worked this miracle on the Sabbath, a weekly day of rest on which all work was prohibited (based on Gen 2:2; Exod 20:8). Jewish tradition outlined thirty-nine categories of work that were not allowed (Mishnah Shabbat 7:2). Carrying something such as a sleeping mat from one place to another was banned (John 5:10). Therefore, the healed man broke the tradition by obeying Jesus’ command.