...But Now I See

Malachi Tresler. John 9:1-41. "We need God to give us eyes to truly see and savor Jesus."

In John 9, Jesus performs a miraculous healing of a man born blind. The healing not only restores physical sight but also symbolizes Jesus as the light of the world and the one who opens the eyes of the spiritually blind. Responses to the miracle vary: some are curious, others cynical or fearful, and some even persecute the healed man. Ultimately, the man confesses faith in Jesus as the Son of Man and worships him. The most remarkable miracle in this chapter is not physical sight but a heart transformed to worship Jesus.

1. The Sign: Jesus Opened the Eyes of a Blind Man (v1-7)

2. The Light of Christ Either Illuminates or Blinds (v8-34)
A. Sometimes Your Testimony Invites Curiosity (v8-17)
B. Sometimes Your Testimony Meets Cynicism and Fear (v18-23)
C. Sometimes Your Testimony Provokes Persecution (v24-34)

3. The Sign’s Significance: We Need Jesus to Open the Eyes of Our Hearts (v35-41)