Stay/Go: Why was the man born blind?

John 9:1-42

Rev. Julian Wong

Why was the man born blind? What is the most important question to ask? (vv. 9:1-7)

• The Crucial question: What does the man need?

• The Controversy begins: How was the man healed?

The Interactions and the Identity of Jesus (vv. 8-34)

The Neighbors The Pharisees

The Parents The Pharisees again

The Finale (vv. 35-41)

• Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and it is he who is speaking to you.”

Our Reflections:

• Who are the blind?

• Have we “seen” Jesus before? What are our stories? If we have seen Jesus, don’t act like we are blind

• Jesus is the Sent one and He sends us to proclaim that He is the Messiah, the Son of God.

• Are we the vessels of God or hindrances to God’s works by our presuppositions?

• Be the bold witnesses of God, don’t be afraid of being marginalized.