John 9 · Grade 4
Who Is Really Blind?
Read and Think
When the disciples saw a man born blind, they assumed someone's sin caused it. Jesus said no. This was an opportunity for God's work to be shown. Jesus said, While I am in the world, I am the light of the world. Then He made mud, put it on the man's eyes, and sent him to wash in the pool of Siloam, which means Sent. The man came back seeing for the first time in his life.
The Pharisees investigated. Because Jesus made mud on the Sabbath, some said He was a sinner. They questioned the man's parents, who were afraid and said, Ask him. The man boldly answered, Though I was blind, now I see. He grew braver. He asked if they wanted to become Jesus' disciples too! He reasoned that God does not listen to sinners, so Jesus must be from God. The angry leaders threw him out.
Jesus searched for the man and found him. The man believed in Jesus and worshiped Him. Jesus said He came so that the blind would see and those who think they see would become blind. The Pharisees asked if they were blind. They could see with their eyes, but their hearts refused to see who Jesus was.
Show What You Know
What did the disciples assume about the man's blindness?
What does Siloam mean?
How did the man show growing courage?
In what way were the Pharisees blind?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- Jesus said, While I am in the world, I am the of the world.
- Because Jesus made on the Sabbath, some said He was a sinner.
- The man boldly answered, Though I was blind, now I .
- He reasoned that does not listen to sinners, so Jesus must be from God.
- The man believed in Jesus and Him.
Think About It
The man said, Though I was blind, now I see. How has Jesus helped you see something about God?
The man told the truth even when it cost him. When is it hard for you to stand up for Jesus?
Memory Verse
“He therefore answered, “I don’t know if he is a sinner. One thing I do know: that though I was blind, now I see.””
John 9:25 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- What good thing has Jesus done for you?
- He did not know everything, but he knew what had been done for him. How can you share what you do know about Jesus?
- How can you ask Jesus to help you see people as God does?
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