Title: God's Glory Displayed
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John 9:1–12
As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Having said these things, he spit on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man’s eyes with the mud and said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing.
The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar were saying, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” Some said, “It is he.” Others said, “No, but he is like him.” He kept saying, “I am the man.” So they said to him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud and anointed my eyes and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ So I went and washed and received my sight.” They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.” (ESV)
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Jed Gillis delves into John 9:1-12, emphasizing that our sufferings serve a divine purpose. In this passage, Jesus encounters a man blind from birth. His disciples question whose sin caused the blindness—his or his parents'. Jesus clarifies that it wasn't due to anyone's sin but so that God's works might be revealed in him. By healing the man through unconventional means—spitting on the ground, making mud, and instructing him to wash in the pool of Siloam—Jesus not only restores physical sight but also highlights spiritual truths. This act signifies that God's glory can shine through our deepest afflictions. Our sufferings are not random; they are opportunities for God’s glory to manifest. Whether through healing or enduring grace, God’s intentions are always rooted in revealing His magnificence. The ultimate display of this is seen in Christ’s own suffering and resurrection, affirming that our trials are woven into a greater tapestry of divine purpose and glory.
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Berean Bible Church is a non-denominational church in East Knoxville, TN. We are grounded in the Word, celebrating the transformative power of the Gospel. Our community thrives on worship and mutual encouragement, fostering deep connections among members. Committed to our mission, we reach out with compassion and hope, reflecting God's glory throughout our city and beyond.
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