Are We Blind?John 9:34-41

A Last Resort

A Question for Everyone

My Blindness

A Last Resort Four attempts to foil Jesus

1. Pharisees tried to discredit the miracle2. Pharisees tried to separate Jesus from the miracle3. Pharisees retreated to the law4. Pharisees threw out the blind man

The effects of a strong testimony Confess Christ boldly and you will soon be

unwelcomed Luke 6:26

Are We Blind?John 9:34-41

A Last Resort The blind man was kicked out into the arms

of JesusThis was a badge of honor for the blind man Jesus is looking for the blind man Jesus was there all along Job 27:10

Are We Blind?John 9:34-41

A Question for Everyone “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”

It is important because it concerns salvation Mark 8:36

It is important because it concerns the only way of salvation

John 14:6; Acts 4:12There is no substitute answer for this question

Not obedience Not experiences Not suffering

Are We Blind?John 9:34-41

A Question for Everyone It is an inescapable question

This question will be answered either now or later

This question can be settled now If this question is difficult for you to answer,

Jesus can and will help youAsk Jesus for help

Are We Blind?John 9:34-41

My Blindness Christ’s present judgment

John 12:47 speaks to the object of His coming – to die on the cross

This passage speaks to the indirect moral effect on everyone

To some, Jesus causes spiritual sight To others, Jesus causes their darkness to increase Many can believe the teachings of Jesus But the cross becomes a stumbling block – 1 Cor. 1:23

Are We Blind?John 9:34-41

My Blindness The characteristics of those who are blind

They have no sense of their needThey consider the teachings of Jesus foolishThey are guilty for their sin in rejecting Jesus

because they know the law

Are We Blind?John 9:34-41

My Blindness The characteristics of those who come to

ChristThey admit their need for JesusThey find Jesus’ teachings comforting and

reasonableThey have obeyed JesusAs a result of the above, they find themselves

growing in JesusThey also find themselves worshipping Him

Are We Blind?John 9:34-41

ApplicationActs 17:31

Jesus is coming as a future judge in which all men will be separated by how they answer the question:

“Do you believe in the Son of Man?”

How do you answer that question right here and now?

Are you blind?

Are We Blind?John 9:34-41