FAITH PROBE:
An Exposé of Unbelief

(John 5:1-16)

I. THE CONVERSATION WITH JESUS
A. Principles
1. The world is populated with spiritual __________.
a. Sinners are spiritually _____________.

b. Sinners are spiritually _____________.

c. Sinners are spiritually ________________.

2. Spiritual invalids do not ___________ after God.

3. Jesus is seeking __________________________.

4. Jesus is in the business of _________________ spiritual invalids.
II. THE CONFLICT WITH JESUS
A. Principles
Jewish Leaders
1. Pseudo “faith” ____________ away from Jesus.

2. Pseudo “faith” is ________________________.

3. Pseudo “faith” is __________________________.

The Healed Man
1. Pseudo “faith” is filled with __________________.

2. Pseudo “faith” disregards the necessity of living a _____________ life.

FAITH PROBE:
An Exposé of Unbelief

John 5:1-16

Discussion Questions

1. What kinds of thoughts do you think ran through the mind of the sick man in John 5:5? Where do you suppose he placed his hope and trust?

2. What do you think about the sick man’s response to Jesus in John 5:7?

3. What does this story teach you about Jesus?

4. Describe the general attitude of the Jewish leaders toward Jesus? Why did they feel this way?

5. How would you characterize the “faith” of the Jewish leaders in this story?

6. How does this story challenge your faith – if you are a Christ-follower? How has your faith been “probed?”

7. What are the signs of the gospel in John 5:1-16?

8. How can you strengthen your faith this week?