John 9:28
Then they heaped insults on him and said, "You are His disciple; we are disciples of Moses.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of John 9:28?

2. How does John 9:28 illustrate the Pharisees' rejection of Jesus' authority?

3. What can we learn from the Pharisees' attitude toward Moses and Jesus?

4. How does John 9:28 connect with other instances of disbelief in the Gospels?

5. In what ways can we guard against spiritual pride like the Pharisees?

6. How should we respond to opposition when sharing our faith, as seen in John 9:28?

7. Why did the Pharisees revile the man healed by Jesus in John 9:28?

8. How does John 9:28 reflect the conflict between Jesus and religious authorities?

9. What does John 9:28 reveal about the Pharisees' attitude towards Jesus' followers?

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

11. How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?

12. John 14:9 - How can Jesus say 'whoever has seen me has seen the Father' and still be separate from God, especially given other Scriptures that distinguish the Father from the Son?

13. Mark 9:1 - How can Jesus' statement that some listeners would not die before seeing God's kingdom be reconciled with modern understanding of events?

14. What does the Bible say about Jesus' visions?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the healed man's interaction with the Pharisees challenge our understanding of spiritual authority and tradition?

2. In what ways can we identify spiritual blindness in our own lives, and how can we seek God's truth more earnestly?

3. How does the comparison between Moses and Jesus in Hebrews 3:1-6 deepen our understanding of Jesus' role in God's plan?

4. What are some practical ways we can demonstrate courage in sharing our faith, as the healed man did?

5. How can we ensure that our identity is rooted in Christ rather than in religious or cultural traditions?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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