Let there be light - John 9:1-41

Intro: Chris sees clearly

 

 

Jesus is drawing near to those in darkness

 

‘As he went along, he saw…’ (v1)

 

‘Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him…’ (v35)

 

 

Sin and Suffering (v1-7):

 

“We know that the presence of sin in the world causes suffering; however in general it is important to know that we do not suffer specific physical or mental difficulties because of specific sin…”

 

The possible causes (v2)

 

The purpose (v3)

 

 

‘While I am in the world, I am the light of the world’ (v5)

 

 

 

The man born blind sees the light (v8-38)

 

‘The man called Jesus’ (v8-12)

‘He is a prophet’ (v13-17)

‘If this man were not from God, he could do nothing’ (v24-33)

‘Do you want to become his disciples too?’ (v27)

 

‘Lord I believe and he [the man who was blind] worshipped him [Jesus]’ (v35-38)

 

The responses of those blind in darkness (v8-38)

Deny the events (v8-9, 18a)

Deny the character of Jesus (v16; 24)

Double-down and disengage the opposition (v22)

Define truth with a lie (v24)

 

The Light that exposes darkness and the responsibility to respond (v39-41)

Jesus said, ‘For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.’ (v39)

‘If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.’ (v41)

 

Why does the guilt remain? (John 3:16-20)

In Summary: John 15:18-23

 

 

Memory verse: John 9:39 Jesus said, ‘For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.’

My own questions for later:

Life Group Questions: Think back over your life, consider how your eyes have been opened to the light and your response; share some of this with someone that they might see the glory of Jesus the Light in the World. Read v5; 39-41: What does Jesus mean by these statements? How is this shown in the passage and how have you seen this in your life? Read v8-38: How does the man’s understanding develop? What is the impact on those around him?