Prove It
“The Healing of the Paralytic”
John 5:1-15

“Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” – John 20:30-31

Signs
	Something that points beyond itself to something greater
	It’s not enough for people to believe in Jesus’ work. They need to believe in Jesus.

John 5:1-15  

“Do you want to get well?” (vs. 6)

People are defined by their issues.

Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. (v. 8)

Get Up  
	Change your posture
	Change your perspective

Pick Up Your Mat
	Willing to walk through the pain it takes to recover

And Walk
	Your history does not have to determine your destiny
	You can’t change your past, but you can head to a new future
	
Every encounter with Jesus will have a response, but may not produce faith.

Jesus was restoring things temporarily to the way they were meant to be so that mankind could believe.