How does John 9:27 challenge us to boldly witness about Jesus today? Setting the Scene John 9 recounts Jesus giving sight to a man born blind. Dragged before skeptical Pharisees, the man simply sticks to what happened. Verse 27 captures his bold reply: “I have told you already, and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become His disciples?” What Makes This Reply So Daring? • He speaks to religious authorities—men who could expel him from the synagogue—without flinching. • He refuses to edit or soften his testimony even after repeated grilling. • He turns the tables, inviting them to follow Jesus too. Lessons on Bold Witness Today • Stay factual, stay personal – Like the healed man, share what Jesus has literally done in your life (Acts 4:20). • Don’t be intimidated by status or setting – God’s truth carries authority over any human position (Matthew 10:18–20). • Persistence matters – Re-telling your story, even when met with dismissal, keeps truth in front of hearers (2 Timothy 4:2). • Extend the invitation – Our goal isn’t just to win arguments; it’s to make disciples, just as the man implicitly invites his questioners (Matthew 28:19). • Expect pushback, but remember who is with you – “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation” (Romans 1:16). – “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). Practical Steps for Courageous Witness 1. Rehearse your testimony succinctly—be ready “in season and out of season.” 2. Pray for sensitivity and boldness before conversations (Ephesians 6:19–20). 3. Use questions, as the healed man did, to invite dialogue: “Would you like to know Him too?” 4. Rely on Scripture; let God’s Word speak for itself (Hebrews 4:12). 5. Accept that obedience, not applause, is the measure of success. Scripture Cross-References for Strength • 1 Peter 3:15 – “Always be prepared to give an answer…” • Mark 5:19 – “Go home…tell them what the Lord has done for you.” • Acts 1:8 – “You will receive power…you will be My witnesses.” • Psalm 119:46 – “I will speak of Your testimonies before kings and shall not be ashamed.” Seeing the healed man’s fearless stand in John 9:27 calls us to the same fearless witness—grounded in what Jesus has done, propelled by love for hearers, and confident in the power of God’s unchanging Word. |
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