Blind - John 9

January 30, 2022

Main Idea: Only the blind see.

  1. John 9
    • Context (John 9:1-2)


    • Jesus' response (John 9:3-4)


    • Miracle (John 9:6-7)


    • Neighbors (John 9:8-12)


    • Pharisees (John 9:13-17)


    • Parents (John 9:18-23)


    • Pharisees (again) (John 9:24-34)


    • Jesus teaches (John 9:35-41)


Significance

  • Be encouraged ...


  • Don't be discouraged ...



Icebreaker

In our society, who are the important people – the people who seem to have life figured out? Who are the "nobodies" – the people who seemingly know nothing?

Digging Deeper

  1. Read John 9 aloud with the following parts:

    • Narrator
    • Disciples
    • Jesus
    • Neighbors
    • Blind man
    • Pharisees
    • Parents
  2. According to John 9:3-4 and John 11:4, what is one purpose of suffering? What are some pratical ways to glorify God in the midst of suffering?

  3. How would you describe the Pharisees' attitude to this healing and to Jesus in John 9:13-34? How does their attitude change throughout the conversation?

  4. How is the interchange between the man and the Pharisees somewhat humorous?

  5. Trace the evolution of the man's understanding of Jesus in John 9.

  6. How is John 9:39 a good commentary of this entire account?

  7. What does John 9:41 mean?

Next Steps

  1. Why do you think John included this account in his Gospel?

  2. For Christians who claim they can see, what lessons are there in this chapter? How do we avoid John 9:41?

  3. If your friend was considering believing in Jesus, what would you tell him from John 9?


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