[John 9:1-3] As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. [2] “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?” [3] “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.
Some people are always looking for someone to ___________.
Light is more _______________ in the dark.
God can use our _______________ for His glory.
[John 9:6-7] Then he spit on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and spread the mud over the blind man’s eyes. [7] He told him, “Go wash yourself in the pool of Siloam” (Siloam means “sent”). So the man went and washed and came back seeing!
Sometimes Jesus uses unconventional _______________ to accomplish His _______________ in our lives.
[John 9:24-34] So for the second time they called in the man who had been blind and told him, “God should get the glory for this, because we know this man Jesus is a sinner.” [25] “I don’t know whether he is a sinner,” the man replied. “But I know this: I was blind, and now I can see!” [26] “But what did he do?” they asked. “How did he heal you?” [27] “Look!” the man exclaimed. “I told you once. Didn’t you listen? Why do you want to hear it again? Do you want to become his disciples, too?” [28] Then they cursed him and said, “You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses! [29] We know God spoke to Moses, but we don’t even know where this man comes from.” [30] “Why, that’s very strange!” the man replied. “He healed my eyes, and yet you don’t know where he comes from? [31] We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but he is ready to hear those who worship him and do his will. [32] Ever since the world began, no one has been able to open the eyes of someone born blind. [33] If this man were not from God, he couldn’t have done it.” [34] “You were born a total sinner!” they answered. “Are you trying to teach us?” And they threw him out of the synagogue.
In one moment he went from _______________ beggar to _______________.
God can use our _____________ to show his _____________.
We can't control the cards we were _______________, but we can control how we _______________ them.
[2 Corinthians 12:9-10] Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. [10] That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Our greatest _______________ can often be found in our greatest ___________________.
