A man called jesus he is a prophet a man from god the son of god, worthy of worship 6. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Welcome to our first ever bible study on the channel. John s account of the healing of the man born blind is certainly a sign, for it points to jesus the healer and light of the world. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. This is something that no man or angel in the bible does. We know that beggars were placed near these gates to ask alms, and this man was well known as one who sat and begged. Holy textures, understanding the bible in its own time and in ours, john 9.
You must face the compelling force of the miracles and teaching of jesus. Mar 30, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. After youve read the scripture passage below, answer the following questions. John 9 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Jesus has just left the temple grounds at the conclusion of the feast of tabernacles 8. John 9 new international version niv jesus heals a man born blind. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Stephen placente, sdb gospel reading for march 22, 2020 4th sunday of lent year a.
Jesus said unto them, if ye were blind, ye would not have sin. If, jesus says, ye were really blind, unable to open your eyes to, and indeed unconscious of, the existence of the light now shining round you, you would not have sin,the sin of rejection of the light would not lie at your door. Jesus performed more miracles of this kind more than any other. World wide study bible john 9 christian classics ethereal. The preaching of the cross was thought to be folly by such as by carnal wisdom knew. However, the pharisees said, this man is not from god, for he does not keep the sabbath. It was predicted that the messiah would in isaiah 9.
We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. John 9 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 9 in plain english that everyone can understand. These small group studies of john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Please do follow along with a bible in front of you and make sure you think about the question that we leave you with at. In our previous study, the descendants or children of abraham refused to accept jesus as the messiah and attempted to stone him to death. Now as jesus passed by, he saw a man who was blind from birth and his disciples asked him, saying, rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind. Therefore said some of the pharisees, this man is not of god, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Go around the room and share a little bit about your story. Jesus was walking along in jerusalem and he saw a man who was blind from birth. At the same time as it contrasts physical blindness that can be healed, with spiritual blindness that cannot. In john chapter 8, our lord had a major confrontation with the. Study guide for john 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. In light of the placement of this account in the narrative, it appears that the evangelist wants to suggest that this man is representative of all humanity.
Kjv, alternate versions, greek text with concordance, commentaries. Chapter 9 does represent a kind of material that many people like best in john. Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Have you ever wondered if a disability is a punishment from god. The place was probably some spot near the temple, perhaps one of its gates.
The gospel of john chapter 9 tells the story of jesus healing a man born blind and reveals spiritual blindness in the pharisees. John 9 english standard version esv jesus heals a man born blind. Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bible s answers to your questions. Others said, how can a man that is a sinner do such miracles. At first, he merely speaks about the man called jesus verse 11. Gospel of john chapter 9 free online bible study lessons. John 8 ended with the statement that jesus went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by john 8. In this study, and on still another sabbath, jesus heals a man born blind by restoring both his physical and spiritual sight. Jeremy opened with sharing a quick summary of where he was born, how many brothers and sisters he has, and a little bit about his upbringing. His disciples ask him who had sinned to cause this. Texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Mar 22, 2020 welcome to our first ever bible study on the channel.
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