John 9 english standard version esv jesus heals a man born blind. Chapter 9 does represent a kind of material that many people like best in john. We know that beggars were placed near these gates to ask alms, and this man was well known as one who sat and begged. It was predicted that the messiah would in isaiah 9. The gospel of john chapter 9 tells the story of jesus healing a man born blind and reveals spiritual blindness in the pharisees. Welcome to our first ever bible study on the channel. In this study, and on still another sabbath, jesus heals a man born blind by restoring both his physical and spiritual sight. In our previous study, the descendants or children of abraham refused to accept jesus as the messiah and attempted to stone him to death. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. John 9 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. At the same time as it contrasts physical blindness that can be healed, with spiritual blindness that cannot.
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. John 9 new international version niv jesus heals a man born blind. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. 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. Kjv, alternate versions, greek text with concordance, commentaries. 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.
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. However, the pharisees said, this man is not from god, for he does not keep the sabbath. Mar 30, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Therefore said some of the pharisees, this man is not of god, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. 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. Jesus performed more miracles of this kind more than any other. Have you ever wondered if a disability is a punishment from god. Mar 22, 2020 welcome to our first ever bible study on the channel. Commentaries have neatly divided the chapter into an isolated drama of seven scenes narrating the aftermath of jesus healing of the man born blind, who never asked to be healed in.
Study guide for john 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. After youve read the scripture passage below, answer the following questions. 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. 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.
Others said, how can a man that is a sinner do such miracles. Holy textures, understanding the bible in its own time and in ours, john 9. A man called jesus he is a prophet a man from god the son of god, worthy of worship 6. World wide study bible john 9 christian classics ethereal. Jesus said unto them, if ye were blind, ye would not have sin. These small group studies of john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. The preaching of the cross was thought to be folly by such as by carnal wisdom knew. At first, he merely speaks about the man called jesus verse 11. The healed man has an increasing awareness of who jesus is. 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.
Go around the room and share a little bit about your story. Stephen placente, sdb gospel reading for march 22, 2020 4th sunday of lent year a. You must face the compelling force of the miracles and teaching of jesus. In john chapter 8, our lord had a major confrontation with the. His disciples ask him who had sinned to cause this. The place was probably some spot near the temple, perhaps one of its gates. Gospel of john chapter 9 free online bible study lessons.
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