1. The Jews' criticism (9b-13)

When the Jewish leaders saw the former invalid carrying his mat, they did not rejoice that a man had been given new life. They only criticized him for carrying his mat on the Sabbath. Their pride and legalism kept them from seeing the work of God. The man became fearful. He was so self-centered that he didn't know who had healed him.

2. Stop sinning! (14-15)

Jesus found the man at the temple and warned him, 'See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.' This man had been healed in his body by Jesus' grace; but his dependent, critical spirit was unchanged. He didn't know how to be thankful. When he was rebuked by the Jewish leaders, he was quick to make excuses and put the blame on Jesus. Jesus challenged him to repent and build a new life on the grace which God had poured out on him.

Application: Lord, thank you for your gracious work in my life. Help me to stand firmly on your grace with a thankful heart.
One Word: Be thankful and stop sinning