Religious leaders question the blind man
John 9:13-34Intro Questions
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- God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
- We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
- I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
- You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.
OPEN:
- Describe a time when an authority figure (your boss, a policeman, your pastor) pulled you over for a talk.
DIG:
- What convinces some of the Pharisees to stand against Jesus (John 9:16; see also 5:9-10.23)? What question bothers others? Why does Jesus keep healing on the Sabbath when it upsets the Pharisees so much?
- In light of their divided opinion, why do the Pharisees question the man's parents (John 9:18-23)? How would you feel if you were his father or mother?
- Note the conflicting claims to knowledge and certainty on the part of the Pharisees, the parents and the man born blind. What is each party sure of? Not sure of?
- In the course of this investigation, what is the man able to see about Jesus (John 9:12, 17, 25, 27, 30-33, 36, 38)? About the Pharisees? How is his attitude changing?
- In contrast to the man's growing spiritual insight, how are the Pharisees progressing?
- What is the Pharisees' real motive in questioning the man (John 9:28,34)? What in the man's response finally puts them "over the top"?
REFLECT:
- Who has been the toughest person for you to explain your faith to? Why? What have you found to be helpful in dealing with people who ridicule your faith?
- Has your faith in Jesus led to your exclusion from any group? How has this hurt or helped you?
- Have you ever been afraid of religious leaders? Why?
Other Resources:
Obeying God And Acting On Our Faith John 9 https://virtualbiblestudy.com/lessons/john/9/
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