JESUS HEALS THE OFFICIAL’S SON

John 4:43-54

Key Verse 50

“Jesus replied, ‘You may go. Your son will live.’ The man took Jesus at his word and departed.”

1. Read verses 43-45.  When did Jesus leave for Galilee? (43)  Why does a prophet have no honor in his own home town? (44)  What is the significance of this statement?  What would the Galileans have expected from Jesus when they welcomed him? (45)

2. Read verses 46-48.  Where was Jesus and who came to him from Capernaum? (46)  What was his urgent request? (47)  What did Jesus say was people’s problem? (48)  Think about what faith Jesus wants us to have. 

3. Read verses 49-50.  What did the royal official beg? (49)  What was Jesus’ response to his request? (50a)  Why did Jesus give him only his word?  How did he respond to Jesus’ word? (50b)  What challenge might he have had to obey Jesus’ word? 

4. Read verses 51-54.  What news did the royal official later receive? (51)  At what time did the son’s fever leave him? (52)  What did the father realize and what was the result? (53)