When bad things happen in life, it’s human nature to look for a reason. What went wrong? Who caused the tragedy? Is this a punishment from God? And if so—as the Pharisees ask in this Sunday’s reading—who sinned? Whose fault is it?
Sometimes, of course, identifying who’s at fault is easy. We humans are quite skilled at messing things up and causing hurt and chaos. But other times, bad things just happen. And the impulse to blame and find fault can get in the way of the work Jesus calls us to, the work of seeking justice and proclaiming hope in the midst of this broken world.
This Sunday's sermon wrestles with the question, “Who sinned?” and explores how God calls us to follow Jesus’ example of treating a man born blind not as an object lesson in punishment, but as a beloved child of God.
Today's Scripture reading is John 9:1-41. Sermon by Pastor Daniel Flucke.
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