So they said to him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud and anointed my eyes and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ So I went and washed and received my sight.” They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.” John 9:10-12
I continue my study of John and today I focus on John 9:8-12, as neighbors of the blind man healed by Jesus in vv1-7 question the man about how and who healed him. Here are my observations using the Sword Bible Study Method.
- What do we learn from the text about God?: Jesus is referred to in the text as healing the blind man - He is the One who heals both physically and spiritually. We can rest assured that He will heal us spiritually in this life and physically for eternity. In Heaven, there will be no more sickness (Revelation 21:4). If we are healed physically in this life, we know that it is God's work in us and His Light shining in and through us to draw others to Him.
- What do we learn from the text about people?: We can see the power of the blind man's testimony as he recounts his healing exactly as Jesus performs it in vv1-7. He is unafraid to share his testimony. All believers have a powerful testimony and God gives us the words to say when we allow Him to work in and through us. The blind man's testimony causes his neighbors to seek Him - see v12.
- Is there anything from the text God wants us to obey (SPEC: Sins to avoid, Promises to claim, Examples to follow, Commands to obey?): Claim the promise that Jesus heals - both spiritually and physically. Follow the example of the blind man and be unashamed to share your testimony with others and allow Him to work in and through you as He gives You the words to share.
My Prayer: Father God, You are the Great Physician - healing me both spiritually and physically! Thank You Jesus for my salvation and for the unbreakable promise that I will be healed physically for eternity and be in Heaven with You and all of the other saints. I am undeserving of such blessings. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please continue to heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
