How does John 9:15 demonstrate Jesus' power to heal physical and spiritual blindness? Setting the Scene John 9 recounts Jesus healing a man born blind. The miracle takes place in Jerusalem on a Sabbath, creating tension with the Pharisees. They interrogate the formerly blind man, leading to the key statement in verse 15. The Simple Testimony “ ‘He put mud on my eyes, and I washed, and now I see.’ ” (John 9:15) • The healed man’s report is uncomplicated and factual—no embellishment, no theory—just what Jesus did. • The brevity underscores Jesus’ sufficiency: one touch, one act of obedience, complete restoration. Physical Healing Points to Spiritual Truth • Sight restored proves Jesus’ authority over the natural order (Colossians 1:16-17). • Isaiah 35:5 foretold Messiah would open blind eyes; Jesus fulfills this literally. • Physical blindness mirrors the spiritual blindness of sin (Ephesians 4:18). A Work Only God Can Do • Psalm 146:8: “The LORD opens the eyes of the blind.” By doing what only Yahweh does, Jesus reveals His divine identity. • John 9:32-33: never had anyone heard of opening eyes of one born blind—this is unprecedented power. From Darkness to Light • 2 Corinthians 4:6—God shines light into hearts. What happens to the man’s eyes is a picture of inner illumination. • John 9:38 shows the man moves from physical sight to saving faith: “He said, ‘Lord, I believe,’ and he worshiped Him.” • Luke 4:18—Jesus’ mission includes “recovery of sight to the blind,” both physical and spiritual. Implications for Us Today • Jesus still dispels darkness—He forgives sin and grants spiritual sight (John 12:46). • Like the healed man, believers testify simply: Jesus acted, we obeyed, now we see (1 Peter 2:9). • Confidence rests not in technique (mud, washing) but in the Person wielding divine power. |
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