He was carrying out those actions on the Sabbath

Wait for universal approval before acting

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and needed your mercy. I have often cared more about people’s approval than about pleasing God. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and trust you as my Lord and Savior. Lead me to obey you even when others misunderstand or resist your way. Amen.

Follow Jesus Even Under Pressure

Lord, revive your church so we do not shrink back when doing right brings pressure. Make us steady in holiness, gentle under criticism, and brave in obedience. Keep us from fear of people, and let our lives show your compassion with courage, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your People to Keep Doing Good

Name one place where obedience has brought pushback. Ask God for a clear conscience, wisdom to keep going, and a calm heart that does not harden under pressure.

Pray for Courage Under Criticism

Pray for people who react with hostility when they see good being done: ask God to soften their hearts, quiet their fear, and open them to truth.

For Those Who Resist Faithfulness

Thank God that Jesus kept doing what was right even when it stirred opposition. Give thanks for his courage, his compassion, and the mercy that continued to reach people.

Thanks for Jesus' Steady Obedience

Confess any time you have backed away from what is right because you wanted approval more than faithfulness. Ask God to free you from fear of people and to strengthen you to do good with a clear heart.

Turning from Fear of People

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John 5 : 16 - Persecution, Sabbath, Opposition

And because of this the Jews were persecuting Jesus , because He was doing these things on the Sabbath .

	Iota	i — as in machine
	Eta	i — as in machine
	Sigma	s — as in sit
	Omicron	o — as in omit (short)
	Upsilon	i — as in machine
	Nu	n — as in new

Ἰησοῦν

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In context — John 5:16

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