Jesus Christ: Teaching Us How To Support The Sick. A man who is sick for 38 years. An inside into How did Jesus Christ know that the man was sick from a long time. How merciful and kind our God is. Why is it important to have faith in God. Why did Jesus heal the man? I want God to be my friend. What does the Sabbath day represent? What does the poem represent? What does 38 represent? Gospel Reflection (John 5:1-18).