Connect John 9:37 with another verse about Jesus' divine authority. Setting the Scene John 9 opens with Jesus healing a man born blind. The religious leaders question the miracle, but the healed man stands firm. Jesus later seeks him out to finish the conversation—and a powerful revelation follows. Seeing the Son of Man (John 9:37) “ ‘You have already seen Him,’ Jesus answered. ‘He is the One speaking with you.’ ” (John 9:37) • Moments earlier, Jesus asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” (v. 35). • By identifying Himself so directly, Jesus leaves no doubt: the Healer and the long-promised Son of Man are one and the same. • The once-blind man immediately responds with faith and worship (v. 38), underscoring that Jesus’ self-disclosure rightly leads to adoration. All Authority Declared (Matthew 28:18) “Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.’ ” (Matthew 28:18) • After the Resurrection, Jesus announces universal authority—cosmic scope, no exceptions. • The claim completes what John 9:37 begins: the One who reveals Himself also reigns. • Authority “given” does not imply inferiority; it highlights the Father’s public endorsement of the Son (cf. John 5:22-23; 17:2). Connecting the Two Verses • Revelation of identity (John 9:37) → Recognition of authority (Matthew 28:18). • The Son of Man title (Daniel 7:13-14) combines humanity with divine dominion; both passages fulfill that prophecy. • Worship in John 9 anticipates the obedience Jesus commands in Matthew 28:19-20. Additional Scriptural Echoes • John 5:27 — “[The Father] has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man.” • Colossians 1:16-17 — “By Him all things were created… and in Him all things hold together.” • Hebrews 1:3 — “He upholds all things by His powerful word.” Takeaway Truths • Jesus’ self-revelation demands a response; genuine sight leads to worship. • His divine authority is not abstract—it secures salvation, commands mission, and guarantees final judgment. • Holding the two passages together grounds our faith: the One who speaks with us possesses all authority to save, guide, and keep us forever. |
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