Near Jerusalem’s Sheep Gate lay the Pool of Bethesda, where crowds of the sick gathered in hope of healing (John 5:2–3). For 38 years, one man lay there until Jesus approached and asked, “Do you want to be made well?” (John 5:6). With a word, Christ healed him, proving that His mercy is greater than tradition or superstition.
Bethesda means “house of mercy,” and it became the stage for Jesus’ compassion. The story reminds us that no matter how long we’ve waited, healing and hope are found in Him.
