The Gospel of John

The truth of Jesus heals us from the blindness of sin. (John 9)

I spoke with James this morning and he said that he has prepared something for us this afternoon. He said that he was very thorough. I look forward to hearing what he has to share.

Never the less, as I usually do, I have done a homiletic on this chapter. Here it is for your benefit:

Title:
The truth of Jesus heals us from the blindness of sin. (John 9)

1-12 Jesus gives new sight to a man born.

Principles:
We are all born blind - that is we are all born into sin.
If we live in sin, then we live in darkness. If we walk in the light, then we will see clearly.

Questions:
From your experience, how were you blind? How did Jesus lift your blindness?

8-38 The once blind man gives God the glory for his healing but the Pharisees interrogate him and his neighbors, rejecting his testimony.

Principles:
If you want to know the truth, ask the right person. (The Pharisees were asking the wrong person.)
When you ask, ask in humility. (The Pharisees were asking to prove their point not to get at the truth.)

Questions:
How can your testimony of your faith withstand interrogation?

35-38 Jesus reveals His true self and reproves the actions of the Pharisees.

Principles:
In the end, the truth will be revealed.
The purpose of Christ is to deliver us from the blindness of sin.
Those who harden their hearts to the message of salvation remain blind.

Questions:
How can we effectively share the new sight that we have received through Jesus with others?
Is there anyone that we can pray for so that they may be healed from the blindness of sin?

posted by Ray Andrade @ 7:15 AM