Sunday School Lesson: Jesus’ Authority and Healing – John 5:1-18

Introduction: Why This Matters for Teens Teens often face questions about rules, fairness, and doing what’s right. John 5 shows Jesus’ authority over life, His power to heal, and how following God sometimes challenges human rules. This story teaches teens about trusting God, showing compassion, and prioritizing God’s ways over human traditions. Bible Reading 1: John 5:1-9 (Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man) “Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a festival. At the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, there was a pool called Bethesda with many disabled people lying around. One man had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. Jesus asked him, ‘Do you want to get well?’ The man explained he had no one to help him into … Read more

Youth Bible Lesson (John 5:1-15) Do You Want to Be Made Well?

Youth Bible Lesson (John 5:1-15) Do You Want to Be Made Well?

Use this free Bible lesson for teenagers in your Youth Group or Sunday School Ministry at church. The discussion and teaching will help High School and Middle School students realize how they are part of Jesus’ plan to invite them youth group or Sunday School. As time allows, add a fun group game to begin your teaching time. Lesson Introduction This lesson is about Jesus healing a man that had been disabled for 38 years.  Jesus asks an interesting question and the man’s response should cause us to reflect on what we should do to see and help each other.  Jesus also tells the healed man to not sin anymore to speak to his spiritual health. TEACHING RESOURCES Lesson time … Read more