On today’s episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, Andrew, Josh, and Ethan explore John 5:1–18, the story of Jesus healing a man at the Pool of Bethesda—a miracle that stirs controversy and confrontation with religious leaders.
As always, it’s deep theology and down-to-earth conversation, with a little humor (and maybe a few strong opinions about nerds ropes).
🔥 Key Themes in This Episode:
Jesus heals ONE man… but leaves many others. Why?
What the Pool of Bethesda might have really been—and why it matters
Why Jesus healing on the Sabbath was a scandal—and an invitation
How the religious leaders completely missed the point
Compassion + truth: how Jesus heals body and soul
The danger of valuing the law more than the Lord
What this story tells us about God’s kingdom breaking into broken places
Plus:
The archaeological findings behind the Pool of Bethesda
N.T. Wright quotes and reflections on the kingdom of God
Why we often misdiagnose what we really need healing from
How Jesus seeks us—even after the miracle
📖 Scripture: John 5:1–18
🎙️ Hosts: Pastor Andrew, Pastor Josh, and Pastor Ethan
🔍 Big Idea: Jesus doesn’t just heal physical ailments—He confronts sin, challenges legalism, and invites us into a life of real freedom.