S. S. Times John 9:1-25 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.… I. CHRONIC BLINDNESS. 1. A type of spiritual need (ver. 1; Ephesians 4:18; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Luke 2:34; Isaiah 59:9; Proverbs 4:19; Isaiah 59:10). 2. Common to the human race (ver. 2; Romans 3:23; Psalm 14:3; 1 John 5:19; Romans 5:12, 14, 21). II. HELP GRANTED. 1. For the glory of God (ver. 3; John 7:18; John 8:49, 50; John 11:4; John 14:13). 2. Because the time was short (ver. 4; John 12:35; John 13:1; John 14:12; Matthew 26:24; Luke 12:50). 3. To show Christ's errand on earth (ver. 4; John 3:17; John 4:34; John 6:38; Luke 2:49; Psalm 40:7; 1 John 4:14). 4. To fulfil prophecy. (1) As light of the world (ver. 5; Malachi 4:2; Luke 1:78; Numbers 24:17; Isaiah 9:2; Isaiah 13:6). (2) As opener of eyes of blind (ver. 6; Isaiah 29:18; Isaiah 32:3; Isaiah 25:5; Isaiah 42:7, 16). 5. To reward faith (ver. 7; Matthew 9:22, 29; Matthew 13:58; Matthew 15:28; Acts 3:16). III. DOUBTS OF UNBELIEVERS. 1. As to the reality of the miracle (ver. 9; John 7:12; Matthew 9:3, 24; Matthew 28:15; Acts 1:13). 2. As to the fitness of the time (ver. 14; Matthew 12:2, 10; John 5:16, 18; Luke 6:7). 3. As to the character of Jesus (ver. 16; John 7:20; John 9:24, 29; Luke 15:2; Matthew 11:19; Mark 3:22). (S. S. Times.) Parallel Verses KJV: And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. |
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