We realize you may not be able to discuss able to see? Money, time, relationships, all the questions. Pick the ones you like. comfort, etc.? Small Group Questions Discussion Questions “One Thing I Know” Read John 9:1-41 John 9:1-41 2. What question did the disciples ask Jesus as they Previous message summary: When speaking to the Jews passed by the blind man? Why would they ask this who had believed in him, Jesus said, “If you abide in my word, question? you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the a. How does Jesus answer the question of sin in truth will set you free.” Jesus came to teach the absolute truth the blind man’s life? What does he say about about freedom, heritage, and the ultimate truth about who he is the reason for this man’s blindness? and what he has come to accomplish by giving his life as a sacrifice for sin. In his dialogue with the Jews, Jesus reveals b. Have you ever heard someone ask a similar three truths that the Jews needed to learn and implement in question when they see people today go their life. The first truth is that ultimate freedom is only found in through difficult times and situations? him Jesus. Jesus said, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” The second truth is that your real father is the one c. Is sin in a person’s life the cause of illness, you follow, regardless of what your heritage may say. The third blindness, car accidents, financial ruin, trials, or truth is that Jesus is the great “I am.” He is God in the flesh and tribulations? says to the Jews, “Before Abraham was, I am.” Jesus says that 3. What does Jesus do when he sees this blind man? he is greater than the father of the Nation of Israel, and claims Does he walk by, does he offer a prayer, or does he the name of God for himself. take action? How is this an example of the way that What we learned: Jesus came to proclaim deep truths about Christ’s followers should respond to people in need? who he is and what he came to accomplish. When we have a a. Why does Jesus make mud? Why does Jesus relationship with God through Jesus, we can live in the truth and experience the freedom that God intends us to have as tell the man to wash in the pool of Siloam? sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father. Could Jesus have healed the man without the mud and washing? Introduction b. How far a walk is the pool of Siloam from the 1. Do you know anyone who is blind? What kind of temple? Was there a closer pool where the limitations or hardships does blindness create in man could wash? life? Do you know of anyone who has ever been c. What would have happened if the man had completely cured of blindness? refused to allow Jesus to put mud on his eyes a. In the first century, what was the life of a blind or wash in the pool of Siloam? man like? What kind of job could he do? d. How important is obedience in this miracle? b. If you were to lose your sight, what one thing Have you ever missed out on a miracle you would miss the most? because of your lack of obedience to the words of Jesus? c. If you were blind and there was a cure, what would you be willing to sacrifice in order to be 4. How do the neighbors react when they see the man a. In verse 39, what does Jesus say about the who had been healed of his blindness? reason that he came into the world? How does a. What is their question for the man who had this purpose fit with Jesus’ statement in John been healed? Read John 9:10. 8:12 and 9:5? b. In response to the neighbors’ question, the b. How important is our response of worship man gives his testimony. What is included in when we realize that Jesus is the light that his testimony? opens the eyes of the blind? 5. How do the Pharisees react to the miracle that Challenge: There are many in our world who would like Jesus performed in the blind man’s life? Read John Christians to be quiet about Jesus, just like the Pharisees 9:16-18. wanted people to be quiet about Jesus in the first century. a. What day of the week does this miracle take Resolve to be a Christian who is willing to take a stand for place? Read john 9:14. Since the Pharisees the truth of Jesus even when it may cost you your cannot deny the miracle, where do they find reputation or standing in the community. fault? Action: I will take a stand for Jesus this week and share b. Are the Pharisees in agreement over Jesus? my testimony with at least one person who needs to know What is the source of their division concerning that Jesus can change lives. I will allow my story to be Jesus? used by God to impact lives and build his kingdom. Pray 6. How do the blind man’s parents react to the miracle? for each other as you commit to stand for Jesus this Read John 9:20-23. Why are the parents so week. reluctant to say anything about the miracle? Next Steps: 7. When the blind man is brought back before the religious leaders for questioning, what is his G Instead of focusing solely on my problems, I will testimony before them? Read John 9:24-25. seek how God could use my problems to demonstrate his power. a. What did the blind man really know about Jesus? How much do you need to know about G Jesus called the blind man to make a difficult Jesus in order to tell someone your testimony? journey in order to receive his sight. I will be willing to trust and obey Jesus when he calls me to do b. When asked how Jesus has changed your life, something difficult. what do you include in your testimony? G I don’t know everything about doctrine or theology, c. What does the man say about Jesus and his but I am willing to share what Jesus has done for me ability to open the eyes of the blind? Read (i.e., “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, John 9:30-33. now I see”). d. What happens to the blind man because of his testimony about Jesus? Read John 9:34. 8. What is the man’s response to Jesus when he sees him face-to-face for the first time and realizes that he is the one who healed him?