Pator Blaik J. Westhoff
John 9
The Pharisees (spiritual blindness)
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The man born blind (spiritual sight)
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Further Study. Re-Read John 9
1. In verse 2 The disciples ask Jesus “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or
his parents, that he was born blind?” Are there still disciples of
Jesus today that think this way? What would say to someone who asked
you this question?
2. In verse 8 the neighbors had a hard time recognizing the man born
blind. Why?
3. In verse the man replied to the pharisees, “Whether he is a sinner
or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!”
Think about this statement in the light of your salvation. How does
this compare to spiritual blindness?
ANSWERS FROM THE ABOVE:
The Pharisees (spiritual blindness)
1. The Pharisees were certain they didn’t need anything.
2. The Pharisees were focused on their own obedience to rules and regulations.
3. The Pharisees put God in a box of their own making.
The man born blind (spiritual sight)
1. The man born blind was aware of his need and that he couldn’t do
anything himself to meet it.
2. The man born blind was willing to trust AND obey Jesus.
3. The man born blind risked his own welfare by making a bold witness to Jesus.