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www.johnstanko.us Exodus 3 and 4
www.johnstanko.us Exodus 3 and 4
John 5:1-10 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, lame, and withered, [waiting for the moving of the waters;
John 5:1-10 for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool and stirred up the water; whoever then first, after the stirring up of the water, stepped in was made well from whatever disease with which he was afflicted.] A man was there who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had already been a long time in that condition, He said to him, "Do you wish to get well?"
John 5:1-10 The sick man answered Him, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I am coming, another steps down before me.” Jesus said to him, "Get up, pick up your pallet and walk.” Immediately the man became well, and picked up his pallet and began to walk. Now it was the Sabbath on that day. So the Jews were saying to the man who was cured, "It is the Sabbath, and it is not permissible for you to carry your pallet."
John W. Stanko STIRRED UP
Point to Remember Many are waiting for things to be stirred up so they can be stirred. God wants to stir you up so that you can stir things up. Your purpose will provide the necessary stirring!
Let’s examine the passage 1. It requires faith to find purpose. _____________ • No one to help him but he kept coming. • He saw others get “it,” and he wanted to get “it” too.
Let’s examine the passage 2. It is never too early or too late to find purpose. _____________ • He had been ill for 38 years. • He still had hope that something would happen.
Let’s examine the passage 3. It is in God’s hands as to when you find your purpose. _____________ • Jesus showed up “one day.” • Jesus spoke to the man and he was stirred up to walk.
Let’s examine the passage 4. Don’t wait for your surroundings to be stirred. _____________ • The man’s focus was in the wrong place. • Jesus asked him if he wanted to be healed. Strange question?
Let’s examine the passage 5. It isn’t a long, involved process to engage and fulfill your purpose. _____________ • God wants you to fulfill your purpose more than you do. • You have probably been “doing” purpose and don’t realize it.
Let’s examine the passage 6. Not everyone will be happy when you find your purpose. _____________ • It puts pressure on them. • They have opinions that they treat as fact.
Point to Remember Many are waiting for things to be stirred up so they can be stirred. God wants to stir you up so that you can stir things up. Your purpose will provide the necessary stirring!