How can we testify about Jesus' work in our lives like the blind man? Scripture Focus John 9:11: “He answered, ‘The man they call Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and told me, “Go to Siloam and wash.” So I went and washed, and I received my sight.’” One Clear Statement • The healed man’s entire testimony fits in one verse. • When we speak, aim for the same clarity: – Who did it: “Jesus.” – What He did: “Opened my eyes.” – What I did in response: “I went and washed.” – What changed: “I can now see.” Keep It Christ-Centered • John 9:11 never drifts into self-congratulation; Jesus remains the hero. • 1 Corinthians 1:31 reminds us, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” • Frame your story so listeners finish impressed with Christ, not with you. Share the Before-and-After • John 9:25: “One thing I do know: I was blind, but now I see!” • Describe life before knowing Jesus, then life after—simple, vivid contrasts. • Ephesians 2:1-5 provides theological backbone: dead vs. alive, darkness vs. light. Stay Honest About the Process • The blind man admits he had to “go to Siloam and wash.” • Our obedience moments—repentance, trusting Christ, public confession—add credibility. • Acts 22:16 echoes this pattern: “Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away.” Expect Pushback, Remain Steady • Pharisees grilled the man (John 9:15-34). • 1 Peter 3:15 calls us to be ready “to give an answer…with gentleness and respect.” • Hold to the facts of what Jesus has done; resist arguing peripheral issues. Let the Evidence Speak • Neighbors couldn’t deny the miracle (John 9:8-9). Changed lives force conversation. • Matthew 5:16 urges: “Let your light shine…that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father.” • Daily obedience becomes ongoing confirmation of your testimony. Guard Against Fear • Parents feared expulsion from the synagogue (John 9:22). • Revelation 12:11 encourages: “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” • Boldness grows when we remember who secures the outcome—Jesus. Live the Ongoing Story • The healed man later worshiped Jesus face-to-face (John 9:35-38). • Our testimony isn’t static; it deepens as we continue walking with Christ. • Psalm 66:16 invites: “Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for my soul.” Verses to Keep Handy • Mark 5:19—“go home to your own people and report to them how much the Lord has done for you.” • Acts 4:20—“For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” • 2 Corinthians 4:6—God shines light “to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” Tell the story with clarity, keep the spotlight on Jesus, and let the transformed life He’s given you speak volumes—just like the once-blind man who can now see. |
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