Question 1

What does Jesus mean by saying the man was blind so the works of God might be shown?

Accepted Answer

When Jesus says the man was born blind so that the works of God might be made manifest in him, he is not saying the man or his parents were without any sin at all. He is saying that this blindness was not a direct punishment for some specific sin they committed. Instead, God would use this lifelong weakness to show his power and mercy through Jesus’ healing. This helps us see that not every hardship is a payback for a certain sin. Sometimes God uses suffering to show his grace and to point people to his Son.

Question 2

Why did the disciples ask who sinned, the blind man or his parents?

Accepted Answer

The disciples had grown up with the idea that if someone suffered, it must be because of a particular sin, either their own or their parents’. Seeing a man blind from birth, they wondered whose fault it was. Their question shows how easy it is to judge others’ pain without knowing God’s purposes. Jesus gently corrects them. He does not deny that sin lies behind all the brokenness in the world, but he refuses to tie this man’s blindness to a specific wrongdoing and instead points them to God’s plan to show mercy.

Question 3

Why did Jesus say He must work while it is day and that night is coming?

Accepted Answer

When Jesus speaks of working while it is day, he is talking about the limited time of his earthly ministry. “Day” pictures the time when he is present, teaching and doing the Father’s works openly. “Night” points to the time when that work, in that visible way, will be over. It reminds us that there is a season to respond to his light and to serve God. We are not promised endless time. As Jesus was sent to do the Father’s works, we also should use the time we are given to obey and to help others.

Question 4

Why did Jesus heal the blind man using mud and the pool of Siloam?

Accepted Answer

Jesus did not need mud or water to heal, yet he chose to spit on the ground, make clay, place it on the man’s eyes, and send him to wash in Siloam. This draws the man into active obedience and shows God working through simple, low things. The man, still blind, had to trust Jesus’ word enough to go and wash. When he did, he came back seeing. The pool’s name, which means “Sent,” also points to Jesus as the One sent by the Father. The whole scene shows that sight comes through trusting and obeying Christ’s word.

Question 5

Why were the Pharisees upset that Jesus healed on the Sabbath?

Accepted Answer

The Pharisees believed that making clay and healing counted as work that should not be done on the Sabbath. They were very strict about their rules and traditions, and these rules became more important to them than mercy to a suffering man. Some of them said Jesus could not be from God since he did not keep the Sabbath as they did. Others were troubled, because such a powerful sign did not fit their view. Their reaction shows how a hard heart can use religion to resist God’s kindness instead of rejoicing in it.

Question 6

What does the healed man mean by “one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see”?

Accepted Answer

The healed man is facing pressure to agree that Jesus is a sinner. He does not try to argue on points he does not fully understand. Instead, he holds to the simple, clear fact of what Jesus did for him. He had been blind from birth, and now he could see. No amount of debate could change that. His words show the power of honest testimony. Even when others question or mock, a believer can cling to what Christ has actually done in his life, especially in opening his eyes spiritually to who Jesus really is.

Question 7

Why did the parents of the blind man seem afraid to speak openly?

Accepted Answer

The parents knew their son had been blind and now could see, but they were afraid to say too much. The leaders had already agreed that anyone who said Jesus was the Christ would be put out of the synagogue. Being cast out meant losing your place in the religious and social life of the community. Out of fear, they push the questions back to their son, saying he is old enough to speak for himself. Their fear shows how confessing Jesus can be costly, and how worries about what others may do can hold people back from clear witness.

Question 8

What does this passage teach about spiritual blindness and sight?

Accepted Answer

The story starts with a man who is physically blind but ends up seeing both with his eyes and with faith. At the same time, it shows religious leaders who can see with their eyes yet are blind to who Jesus is. Jesus says he came so that those who do not see may see, and those who say they see may become blind. Those who admit their need and come to him receive light. Those who claim to see fine without him stay in their sin. The passage warns against proud self-confidence and invites humble trust in Christ.

Question 9

Why did Jesus say the Pharisees’ sin remained because they said, “We see”?

Accepted Answer

When some Pharisees asked if they were also blind, Jesus replied that if they were blind, they would have no sin, but since they say, “We see,” their sin remains. He is not saying they are sinless if they lacked knowledge. He is exposing their proud claim to already have all the light they need. If they had admitted their blindness and need, they could have been forgiven and healed. But by insisting that they see clearly while rejecting Jesus, they shut themselves off from mercy. Their confidence in their own sight kept them in darkness.

Question 10

How can this passage help someone who is suffering or feels in the dark?

Accepted Answer

This passage shows a man who spent his whole life in darkness until Jesus passed by and noticed him. His blindness was not a sign that God hated him, nor a simple payback for a single sin. God used it to show mercy in a way none of his neighbours expected. For those who suffer, this story says your pain is not ignored by Christ. He sees, he cares, and he is able to use even long, hard trials for good. It also invites you to trust his word, even when you do not yet see how everything will turn out.

John 9:1

And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.

Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind

The Pharisees Investigate the Healing

Spiritual Blindness

Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind

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And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.

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Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind

The Pharisees Investigate the Healing

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Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind

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