Signs: The healing of the man born blind Flashcards
context
one of the most significant miracles recorded in the gospel of john, representing jesus’ power to bring sight to those in darkness
takes place in jerusalem, the latter part of jesus’ ministry
takes place during conflict between jesus and the religious leaders, as they question his authority and claims
key details
encounter with the blind man: jesus encounters a man who has been blind from birth. disciples suggest that his blindness is due to sin and suffering but jesus says that gods work is just yet to be revealed to him yet. jesus declares that he is the light of the world and heals the man by applying mud made form saliva into his eyes and instructing him to wash them in the pool of siloam
reaction of the pharisees: blind man washes eyes and gets sight back.
when the pharisees hear of this they question jesus as the healing occurred on the sabbath. therefore some doubt the mans healing
interrogaition and testimony: some discredit the man further as they want to discredit jesus, but the healed man defends him saying that jesus’ healing comes from Gods power
pharisees excommunicate him from the synagogue
themes and teachings
divine compasssion and healing
spiritaul blindness and enlightenment
conflict with religious authority
testimony and faith
divine compassion and healing
the healing of the blind man reveals jesus compassion for the disregarded by society and recognizes his power to bring spiritual restoration to those in need
spiritual blindness and enlightenment
the mans blindness represents the spiritual enlightenment and transformation that come through encountering jesus, the light of the world
conflict with religious authority
the reaction of the pharisses excommunicating the healed blind man from the church reveals just how much they reject jesus and his teachings and reject his message/way to eternal salvation
testimony and faith
the healed man’s courageous testimony and unwavering faith in jesus serves as a teaching for believers, that you have to have continuous faith until the end
importance for christians today
encountering jesus as the light of the world
compassion for the marginalized
conflict and opposition
bold witness and testimony
encountering jesus as the light of the world
links to the I am saying “I am the light of the world”
challenges believes to encounter jesus as the light of the world and if you do not follow him you will remain in darkness and without a transformation of your lives.
compassion for the marginalized
demonstrate compassion for the marginalized and vulnerable in society.
reach out to all who are in need of justice,help and compassion, especially those who do not get it that often
conflict and opposition
the reaction of the pharisees reveals the ongoing and future conf;ict between them and jesus which ultimately results in his death.
calls people to remain faithful and steadfast in jesus’ message even though some may persecute them for their faith
bold witness and testimony
the healed man did not waver his testimony and serves an example for believes to loudly proclaim their faith as there is nothing to be afraid of if you are filled with gods grace and eternal love
scholars: brown
the pool of siloam where jesus told the man to wash his eyes: siloam means sent, stands for jesus being sent by the father and is a baptismal reference.
