Church and Religion: 2022.07.17_kids

John 9:1-41 Who is Truly Blind? Summary: Can you imagine what it would be like to be born blind? It is hard to imagine having never seen a sunset, or the face of a loved one. Some live with blindness their whole life. Today let’s look at another miracle of Jesus where He heals a man who was blind from birth: Outline: 1. The reason for the miracle: so that the light of the world might be seen and savored 2. The result of the miracle: some see the glory of Jesus while others remain blind Verse: John 9:5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. Questions for devotions and family worship: 1. When the disciples came upon this blind man in John 9, why do you think they asked if the man or his parents had sinned as a cause for he blindness? What does it reveal of their view of God? How does such a worldview manifest its self still today? 2. What are the various ways people reacted to this miracle? How do some still today have such varied reactions to Jesus? 3. How does this man’s responses to the religious leaders show us his heart and faith? 4. How can this miracle strengthen your faith and embolden your witness today?