How does John 9:36 demonstrate the importance of seeking understanding about Jesus? Setting the Scene in John 9 The man born blind has just received sight from Jesus. Confronted by religious leaders who reject Christ, he is left with a burning desire to know more about the One who healed him. Key Verse: John 9:36 “Who is He, Lord,” he asked, “that I may believe in Him?” What the Question Reveals • A humble heart that admits its need for truth • Eagerness to connect belief with accurate knowledge • Confidence that Jesus Himself can supply that knowledge • Recognition that faith is not blind credulity but informed trust Why Seeking Understanding Matters • Faith is meant to rest on revealed truth—Romans 10:17: “So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” • Jesus invites questions—Luke 11:9-10: “Ask…seek…knock….” • God rewards diligent seekers—Hebrews 11:6 • Spiritual insight grows as we pursue it—Proverbs 2:3-5 Practical Takeaways for Today • Open your Bible with the same expectancy: “Lord, show me who You are.” • Link every act of obedience to a clearer grasp of Jesus’ identity. • Refuse to settle for second-hand opinions; go straight to Scripture. • Let questions drive you toward Christ, not away from Him. • Share what you discover, strengthening others—1 Peter 3:15. Supporting Scriptures on Diligent Seeking • Jeremiah 29:13: “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” • Acts 17:11: The Bereans “examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.” • John 5:39: “These are the very words that testify about Me.” • Matthew 16:15-17: Peter’s confession shows revelation follows honest inquiry. By asking, “Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?” the once-blind man models the lifelong call for every disciple: keep pressing in for deeper, clearer, ever-growing understanding of Jesus—because true faith thrives on truth. |
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