The Healing at Bethesda: Symbols of Grace and Transformation (John 5:1-16).
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Brothers and sisters in Christ, As we journey through this holy season of Lent, we encounter the powerful story of Jesus healing the crippled man at the pool of Bethesda, as recounted in John 5:1-16. This passage isn't just a historical account; it's a wellspring of symbolism and profound messages that resonate deeply with our own Lenten experiences. Bethesda: A Place of Hope in Our Brokenness Bethesda, meaning “house of mercy” or "house of grace,” symbolizes the very thing we yearn for in Lent – healing and God's compassion. This episode invites us to review our own lives in the light of the experiences of the crippled man that encountered Jesus today. It is a call to acknowledge our own brokenness and seek that divine touch that can mend our spiritual infirmities. The Man at the Pool: A Reflection of Ourselves The man at the pool, crippled for thirty-eight long years, embodies a universal truth: we all carry burdens, some visible, some hidden. Like hi