◄ John 9:20 ►
His parents answered, "We know he is our son, and we know he was born blind. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 9:20? 2. How does John 9:20 demonstrate the parents' acknowledgment of their son's identity? 3. What can we learn about parental responsibility from John 9:20? 4. How does John 9:20 connect to honoring parents as taught in Exodus 20:12? 5. How can we apply the parents' honesty in John 9:20 to our lives? 6. What role does truthfulness play in our witness, as seen in John 9:20? 7. How does John 9:20 affirm the identity of the man born blind? 8. What does John 9:20 reveal about the parents' role in the healing narrative? 9. How does John 9:20 contribute to the theme of belief and unbelief? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 9? 11. Are parents' sins inherited by their children? 12. What are key themes in the Book of John? 13. In John 9:13–16, why would the Pharisees react so harshly if this account were verifiable? 14. In John 9:18-23, is there any historical or external evidence that confirms the parents' testimony? Discussion Questions 1. How does the response of the blind man's parents reflect the tension between societal pressures and personal faith? How can we apply this to our own lives when facing similar pressures? 2. In what ways does the healing of the blind man fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah? How does this strengthen our understanding of Jesus' identity? 3. How can we ensure that our fear of God surpasses our fear of human authority, especially when it comes to sharing our faith? 4. What role does personal testimony play in witnessing to others about Christ? How can we effectively share our own testimonies? 5. How can we identify and overcome areas of spiritual blindness in our own lives to better follow Jesus' teachings? John 9 Bible Study Questions 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? Links John 9:20 NIV John 9:20 NLT John 9:20 ESV John 9:20 NASB John 9:20 KJV John 9:20 Commentaries Bible Hub