Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind Study
John 9:1-34
- What is your most vivid memory as a child in a dark place? What feelings do you associate with darkness?
- What was behind the disciples� question, "Who sinned, this man or his parents, that the man was born blind?" (v. 2)
- What did Jesus� reply show about how he viewed the man�s affliction?
- Why did Jesus spit and make mud in healing the man?
a. to add variety to his healing practices,
b. to provoke the Pharisees by breaking the Sabbath rules,
c. saliva was believed to have healing properties,
d. to give the man a part to play in his healing.
- How does this story illustrate Jesus� statement "I am the light of the world"? (v. 5)
- How is following Jesus like following someone with a light through a dark place for you?
- How do people you know misunderstand Jesus? How can you be a light-bearer to them?
- Who has been the toughest person for you to explain your faith to? Why?
- What have you found helpful in dealing with people who ridicule your faith?
John 14:1-14 - Jesus is the Way Questions
- In light of 14:6, how would you respond to someone who says, "there are many ways to God"?
- What evidence does Jesus give us for his claims?
- If Jesus is the Way, is your path rough or smooth going?