Jesus and the Blind Man (John 9)

To kick us off on our first Sunday service of February, we continue in the book of John with the story of the man born blind in John 9. During his message, Jon highlights how suffering and non-ideal situations provide opportunities for the works of God to be displayed. Jon also identifies three major obstacles to belief: the status quo of the man's neighbors, the prejudice of the Pharisees, and the fear exhibited by the man’s parents. Thirdly, Jon shares how, through these trials, the healed man’s understanding of Jesus matures from seeing Jesus as a mere man to worshiping him as the Son of God. Jon compares this spiritual growth to a forged blade, showing how opposition can actually purify and strengthen a believer's faith. Ultimately, this week's message encourages us to return to our personal testimonies again and again, leading to strengthened faith as the blind man experienced.