Summary:
The formerly blind man is brought to the Pharisees, who question him about how he received his sight. Since Jesus healed him on the Sabbath, some Pharisees accuse Jesus of breaking the law, while others question how a sinner could perform such miracles. The man calls Jesus a prophet.
The Pharisees then summon his parents, who confirm he was born blind but refuse to say how he was healed out of fear of being excommunicated for acknowledging Jesus as the Christ. They tell the Pharisees to ask their son directly. The religious leaders’ hostility reveals their unwillingness to accept Jesus, regardless of the miracle.
Teaching:
There is nothing to criticize about Jesus healing the blind man in this passage. The only issue the Pharisees raise is that He performed the healing on the Sabbath.
If Jesus truly gave sight to a man born blind, shouldn’t they at least try to recognize whether He is truly a prophet and the Messiah? Instead, they declare that anyone who acknowledges Him as the Messiah will be excommunicated. From the beginning, their hearts were evil, which is why they always found fault with whatever Jesus did.
Today, many people deny that Jesus will return. If Jesus said He would come soon, then we should be preparing for His coming, proclaiming that His return is near, and helping others get ready. Yet, there are many who reject the truth of His coming.
We must humbly recognize God's work in our lives and in this generation, accept Jesus' return, and prepare ourselves for His coming.
Excerpt from the sermon by Pastor Lee, Mar 19, 2025.
John 9:13-23
(D-154)