Do You Want to Get Well? | John 5:1–18

What if the question Jesus asks is more important than the healing he offers?

In John 5, Jesus meets a man who has been stuck for nearly four decades. Rather than starting with a command or a miracle, Jesus begins with a question: “Do you want to get well?”

In this message, Tammy Melchien unpacks how Jesus meets us in our stuck places with compassion and authority—exposing our learned helplessness, redirecting our misplaced hopes, and inviting us to trust him as the restoring I AM.

This teaching explores:

• Why Jesus asks relational questions instead of giving quick fixes
• How we settle into patterns of “nothing can change”
• The difference between looking for healing and trusting the healer
• How Jesus restores not just bodies, but agency, dignity, and freedom

If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past, overwhelmed by your circumstances, or unsure how to move forward, this message is an invitation to hear Jesus’ question for yourself—and to take a step toward the healing he longs to give.

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Scripture: John 5:1–18
Series: John’s Gospel: Who Do You Say I AM?