The Gospel of John — light breaking into darkness over water, a vine along the shore

John 9 — The man born blindJohn 9Length: Long

Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

  • Read
  • Reread
  • Retell

Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

  1. What does this passage show me about God?

    • Follow the man born blind through this chapter. How does his understanding of who Jesus is grow with each interrogation?
  2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

    • The disciples asked who sinned; Jesus said this happened so that the works of God might be displayed. How does that change the way you look at suffering?
  3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

    • The man obeyed a strange instruction — 'Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam' — before he could see. What act of obedience is Jesus asking of you this week, even if you don't yet understand it?
  4. Who will I tell?

    • 'One thing I do know: I was blind but now I see.' What is the one thing you know Jesus has done for you — and who will you tell this week?

Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).

Pray

Jesus, the man could only say, 'I was blind but now I see' — and it was enough. Open my eyes, and give me his simple courage when others question my faith.