Do You Want to be Healed?

In this second message from the Inquisition series, Cody explores the strange and powerful story in John 5, where Jesus asks a man who had been an invalid for 38 years, “Do you want to be healed?” At first glance, it seems like an obvious or even insensitive question—but as the sermon unfolds, we see that it cuts to the heart of something much deeper. This sermon challenges us to consider why we keep showing up, whether we’ve grown complacent in our faith, and what healing truly requires of us.

Through a rich exploration of the symbolism of water in the Gospel of John, Cody reveals how this story fits into a broader pattern of Jesus offering something far greater than what the world promises—whether it’s superstition, ritual, or cultural identity. In the end, we’re left with the same question Jesus asked: Do you want to be healed? And if so, are you ready for the life that comes with it?