John - Day 21: I Was Blind, Now I See
Q: What do you envision life would be like for someone born blind in the 1st century? Consider what this man’s journey was like from birth into adulthood?
Q: What does the disciples’ response to seeing the man born blind tell us about their understanding of God?
Q: Describe in your own words Jesus’ interactions with the blind man. What do you think He was trying to teach His disciples? What do you think He was trying to teach the blind man?
Read John 9:8-17
Q: How did the blind man’s story impact those around him? How did the
blind man respond to the questions that were posed to him? How do you think he felt about sharing his journey with others?
Read John 9:18-23
Q: How were the parents of the blind man impacted by their son’s story? How did they respond to the questions that were posed to them? How would this story have impacted their view and understanding of Jesus?
Read John 9:24-34
Q: How does the blind man’s response in verse 25 impact the knowledge
base that is required/expected of us when we share our story?
Q: How does the blind man’s transition from telling his story to inviting them to follow God? What assumptions or misinterpretations of God is he trying to correct?
For Further Study: Matthew 9:27-29