Bible Story
Unit 22, Session 2: Jesus Healed a Man Who Was Blind
In the Old Testament, Isaiah prophesied about the coming Messiah. Isaiah 35:5-6 tells about a time when “the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then the lame will leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute will sing for joy.” When God the Son came to earth, He came as a Healer—removing skin diseases, raising the dead to life, making the lame walk, and giving sight to the blind.
John 9 gives us a glimpse of the kingdom of God, where creation is redeemed, and opens our eyes to the greater purpose of suffering in our lives. The disciples asked Jesus a question that many still wrestle with today: Why is this person suffering? (In this case, why was this man born blind?) Was it because of sin?
Jesus’ answer gives hope to anyone facing suffering: “Neither this man nor his parents sinned. This came about so that God’s works might be displayed in him” (John 9:3). Because Jesus is Lord over everything, all suffering in this life has meaning and purpose.
Miraculously, Jesus gave sight to the man who was blind. The man’s neighbors noticed the change, and he told them what Jesus had done for him. But the reaction of the religious leaders—skepticism and unbelief—reveals a different kind of blindness: spiritual blindness. Sin keeps us from seeing what is true about God. Jesus came as light into a dark world. He helps us see what is true so we can know God.
Our sin makes us unable to see the truth about God. Jesus came as a light in a dark world. He came to give us sight—true understanding of God and His kingdom. Those who trust in Jesus see who He is and worship Him.
Those who trust in Jesus are freed from sin and worship Jesus as Lord. We can live fully in the light of Jesus as we seek to make Him known to others so that their eyes might be opened to the truth of the gospel as well.
Jesus A Man Who Was Blind
John 9
Our sin makes us unable to see the truth about God. Jesus came as a light in a dark world. He came to give us sight—true understanding of God and His kingdom. Those who trust in Jesus see who He is and worship Him.
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KEY VERSE:
BIG PICTURE
QUESTION:
Family Discussion Questions
- How can we gain spiritual sight?
- How does sin keep us from seeing what is true about God?
- Whom did the man who couldn’t see have faith in?
- What does it mean to be spiritually blind?
- What are ways God has used hard times to show His power in your family’s lives?
Worship
Game Ideas
Blind Leaders
path.
instructions to get through the path and rounds where the blindfolded kids are led by a kid who grasps their shoulders to gently steer them.
CONNECTION:
Eye Test
Serving
Jesus
You're never too young to serve Jesus!
Think of someone you know who may be going through a hard time (maybe someone who lost their job or just had a baby) and put together a care package for them as a family. You can do a porch drop and let that person/people know you are thinking about them and praying for them.