- The blind man receives his sight (v. 1-7)
Jesus deals with people individually and differently
i) The question (v. 2)
An individual’s personal suffering is not always the result of
personal sin
ii) The answer (v. 3)
Wrong assumption leads to wrong conclusions
iii) The remedy (v. 6-7)
When Jesus healed, he used a variety of methods
- The blind man repeats his story (v. 8-34)
- i) The peoples’ reaction (v. 8-23)
They questioned the reality of this event
- ii) The man’s response (v. 24-34)
You cannot deny that once he was blind – now he
could see.
- The blind man recognizes his Savior (v 35-41)
- i) a man called Jesus (v. 41)
- ii) a prophet (v. 17)
iii) from God (v. 33)
(iv) Son of man (v. 35-37)
(v) Lord (v. 38).
- Jesus rebukes the Pharisees (v. 39-41)
Follow-up Questions from Sunday:
Getting to Know You:
Who is someone you admire because they have overcome a
disability?
Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
Digging Deeper:
1. Read John 9 together as a group. What title would you give for this chapter? What do you feel is the key verse?
- How do you answer the question “why?” concerning the suffering
in people’s lives? - What physical or emotional misfortune in your life has turned into
an opportunity for God to demonstrate His power? - Read John 9:24-34. Who has been the most difficult person you ever shared your faith with and why do you think that was?
- What have you found helpful in dealing with people who ridicule
your faith in Jesus? - Read John 9:25,35-39 What do you remember most about your days of spiritual blindness and how did Jesus open your eyes?
- How would you rate your spiritual vision right now? 20/20, 20/200, nearsighted, farsighted, a few blind spots? What do you think could help your spiritual vision?
Taking it Home:
What is one thing you can apply to your life from this message and how can this group remember you in prayer this week?