1.Read verses 1-15. Give the phrases which describe this man as sick.

a. Physically

b. Emotionally

c. Spiritually (as a sinner)

d. For how long had he been sick?

2. What did Jesus aks the man to do first?

3. Why do you think Christ asked the man such a question as recorded in verse 6?

4. What does the man's answer reveal?

5. What important principle is illustrated in verse 11?

6. Read verses 16-30 Give two reasons given in this passage why the Jews sought to kill Jesus>

7. Explain in your own words:

a. What the Lord meant in His first answer (John 5:17)

b. How did this answer their first opposition?

8. In this passage Jesus claims the He is equal with God in His relationship as Son to the Father. Give three phrases about that relationship and its implications contained in John 5:18-20

9. a. Which phrase of John 5:24 implies that all men are "spiritually dead" (though physically alive) until they receive the gift of eternal life from Jesus Christ?

b. What (according to this verse) must a person do to know he has eternal life?

c. What are the results of possessing eternal life?

10. Which statement, apart from verse 24 emphasizes that Jesus is equal with God?