Jesus and the Blind Man – Understanding God's Character

Episode #23: Jesus and the Blind Man – Understanding God's Character

1. Interpreting the Word Through the Spirit

• We must look at the Word through the eyes of the Spirit, not just the natural mind.
  • Many people misinterpret scripture by looking at it from a carnal or religious perspective.
  • Jesus came to reveal the true nature of the Father (John 14:9).

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2. The Blind Man’s Condition Was Not a Result of Sin

• John 9:1-3 – “Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”
  • Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned."
  • The disciples assumed all suffering was punishment for sin, but Jesus corrected them.
• The man was not born blind so Jesus could heal him later.
  • He did not suffer for twenty-plus years just to be a future miracle.
  • This would make God cruel, which contradicts His nature.
• Why were all the other blind people in the world not healed?
  • The cause of this man's blindness must be the same as everyone else’s.
  • If some are healed and some are not, does God play favorites?
  • If healing was only about God's glory, then not healing someone would mean God was withholding glory from Himself.
• Jesus clarified that the real issue was living in a fallen world.
  • Romans 8:22 – “For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.”
  • Sin corrupted the world, bringing sickness, death, and suffering.

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3. Jesus Came to Reveal God’s Works

• Jesus came to do the works of God.
  • Healing