John 9:39
Then Jesus declared, "For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of John 9:39?

2. How does John 9:39 illustrate Jesus' role as a spiritual judge?

3. What does "those who do not see may see" mean for believers today?

4. How can John 9:39 guide us in discerning spiritual blindness in ourselves?

5. Connect John 9:39 with Isaiah 42:7 on opening the eyes of the blind.

6. How can we apply the message of John 9:39 in daily evangelism efforts?

7. What does John 9:39 reveal about Jesus' role in spiritual judgment?

8. How does John 9:39 challenge our understanding of spiritual blindness?

9. Why does Jesus use the metaphor of blindness in John 9:39?

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

11. What does spiritual blindness mean?

12. What does the Bible say about lacking vision?

13. What happens when the blind lead the blind?

14. What does "lust of the eyes" mean?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the healing of the blind man earlier in John 9 illustrate the spiritual truths Jesus is teaching in verse 39?

2. In what ways can we be spiritually blind today, and how can we seek Jesus' help to see clearly?

3. How does the concept of judgment in John 9:39 relate to Jesus' overall mission as described in the Gospels?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are not like the Pharisees, who were confident in their sight but were actually blind?

5. How can we apply the lesson of spiritual sight in our daily interactions with others, especially those who may not yet see the truth of the Gospel?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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