John 9:17
So once again they asked the man who had been blind, "What do you say about Him, since it was your eyes He opened?" "He is a prophet," the man replied.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of John 9:17?

2. How does John 9:17 challenge us to recognize Jesus' authority in our lives?

3. What does the blind man's declaration about Jesus teach us about spiritual insight?

4. How can we apply the blind man's faith in our daily walk with Christ?

5. In what ways does John 9:17 connect to Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah?

6. How does acknowledging Jesus as a prophet impact our understanding of His teachings?

7. How does John 9:17 challenge the understanding of Jesus' identity as a prophet?

8. Why did the blind man in John 9:17 recognize Jesus as a prophet?

9. What theological implications arise from the blind man's declaration in John 9:17?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 9?

11. In John 9:35-38, how could the blind man immediately acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God without prior teaching?

12. In John 9:13-16, why would the Pharisees react so harshly if this account were verifiable?

13. In John 9:1-7, how is it scientifically possible for mud and washing to restore sight?

14. In Psalm 146:8, how does God's claimed power to heal blindness align with documented medical science?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the blind man's recognition of Jesus as a prophet challenge or affirm your understanding of Jesus' role in your life?

2. In what ways can your personal testimony about Jesus' work in your life serve as a witness to others?

3. How can you cultivate spiritual insight and discernment in your daily walk with Christ?

4. What are some practical ways you can demonstrate courage in confessing your faith in Jesus, especially in challenging environments?

5. How does the progressive revelation of Jesus' identity in this passage encourage you in your own journey of faith and understanding of who Jesus is?1. What is the significance of the disciples' question about sin and suffering in relation to present-day interpretations of adversity?

2. How does Jesus' answer to the disciples challenge common assumptions about the causes of suffering?

3. What does the healing of the blind man reveal about Jesus' power over physical afflictions?

4. How can the mixed reactions to the blind man's healing be seen in contemporary responses to miracles or transformative events?

5. In what ways does the healed man's testimony demonstrate courage and conviction?

6. How do the Pharisees' responses to the miracle reflect their spiritual blindness?

7. How does the blind man's interaction with the Pharisees develop his understanding of Jesus' identity?

8. What can we learn from the blind man's parents' response to the Pharisees' questioning?

9. How does the blind man’s expulsion from the synagogue reflect the cost of discipleship?

10. How does the healed man's confession of faith inspire your personal faith journey?

11. What does Jesus' discourse on spiritual blindness reveal about spiritual understanding and ignorance?

12. How does the chapter illuminate the concept of spiritual sight in the context of faith and doubt?

13. In what ways does the chapter encourage perseverance in faith amidst opposition and persecution?

14. How does Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees after the healing episode reveal His stance on self-righteousness?

15. Reflect on Jesus' metaphor of light and darkness. How does it relate to your understanding of His role in your life?

16. How does the Pharisees' refusal to acknowledge the miracle mirror contemporary rejection of spiritual truths?

17. How can the blind man's transformation from a passive recipient of a miracle to an active defender of faith inspire you in your spiritual journey?

18. What lessons does this chapter offer about the potential impacts of fear on faith?

19. How does this chapter challenge the traditional concepts of sin and divine punishment?

20. Reflect on the entire chapter. How does the story of the blind man influence your understanding of faith and spiritual transformation?

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