06.19.22 Spiritually Disabled pt.2 John 5:9-17

Spiritually Disabled pt.2
John 5:9-17
Sunday, 6/19/22

1.  Being disabled just isn’t physical but it can also be spiritual 
2.  Jesus offers us an opportunity to admit we need spiritual healing
3.  Hearing and responding to what Jesus says brings spiritual healing
4.  Eliminating legalistic man-made regulations brings spiritual healing
Galatians 3:1-3, “You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.  I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard?  Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?”
Galatians 4:8-10, “Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods.  But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?  You are observing special days and months and seasons and years!  I fear for you, that somehow I have wasted my efforts on you.”

How to know what to do:
1.  Ask if it’s a biblical mandate, if it is, obey what it says.
2.  Ask if it’s biblical counsel, if it is, then it’s wise to do what it says
3.  Ask if it’s a man-made regulation, if it is, you are free to ignore it.
Colossians 2:16, “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.”