JESUS CAME TO MAKE US SEE
Jesus Makes Headlines
John 9 – God’s process of building faith
I’d love to be able to see: _____________________________
I. BREAK THROUGH EITHER OR THINKING
“His disciples asked Him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’” John 9:2
“Jesus said, ‘You’re asking the wrong question. You’re looking for someone to blame. There is no such cause-effect here. Look instead for what God can do.’” John 9:3 (MSG)
II. ASK JESUS TO HELP YOU
“Then He told the man, ‘Go and wash in the Pool of Siloam.’ (Siloam means Sent). So the man went, washed, and came back seeing.” John 9:7 (NCV)
Don’t confuse the METHOD!
With the MIRACLE
• Don’t mistake your PARTICIPATION!
For God’s POWER
“… I am in deep trouble. Rush to my aid, for only You can help and save me, O Lord, don’t delay.” Psalms 70: 5 (TLB)
III. LOOK PAST WHAT OTHERS CANNOT SEE
The people said:
“Some said, ‘He is the one,’ but others said, ‘No, he only looks like him.’ The man himself said, ‘I am the man.’” John 9:9 (NCV)
The leaders said:
“The Jewish leaders [wouldn’t believe he had been blind] …” John 9:18 (NLT)
The man said:
“One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” John 9:25
I once was BLIND But now I CAN SEE
IV. TRUST JESUS TO SAVE YOU
“’Yes, Lord,’ the man said, ‘I believe!’ And he worshipped Jesus.” John 9:38 (TLB)
“Then Jesus told him, ‘I have come into the world to give sight to those who are spiritually blind…” John 9:39 (TLB)
“I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in Me will no longer remain in the [darkness].” John 12:46 (NLT)
“You are the world’s light – a city on a hill, glowing in the night for all to see. Don’t hide your light! Let it shine for all…” Matthew 5:14-16 (TLB)