Jesus and the Blind Man – Understanding God's Character

Episode #23: Jesus and the Blind Man – Understanding God's Character 1. Interpreting the Word Through the Spirit We must look at the Word through the eyes of the Spirit, not just the natural mind. Many people misinterpret scripture by looking at it from a carnal or religious perspective. Jesus came to reveal the true nature of the Father (John 14:9). 2. The Blind Man's Condition Was Not a Result of Sin John 9:1-3 – "Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned." The disciples assumed all suffering was punishment for sin, but Jesus corrected them. The man was not born blind so Jesus could heal him later. He did not suffer for twenty-plus years just to be a future miracle. This would make God cruel, which contradicts His nature. Why were all the other blind people in the world not healed? The cause of this man's blindness must be the same as everyone else's. If some are healed and some are not, does God play favorites? If healing was only about God's glory, then not healing someone would mean God was withholding glory from Himself. Jesus clarified that the real issue was living in a fallen world. Romans 8:22 – "For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now." Sin corrupted the world, bringing sickness, death, and suffering. 3. Jesus Came to Reveal God's Works Jesus came to do the works of God. Healing the sick Raising the dead Setting people free from oppression John 9:4-5 – "We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." Jesus did not come to cause suffering—He came to undo its effects. Every miracle He performed demonstrated the will of the Father. 4. God's Character Does Not Include Causing Pain for His Glory God's nature will not allow Him to cause pain just to receive glory. 1 John 4:8 – "God is love." Love does not inflict suffering for self-glorification. God did not create the universe and mankind just to be glorified in their pain. A good father does not harm his children to receive praise for healing them. Jesus consistently healed, restored, and redeemed, showing the heart of the Father. The devil steals, kills, and destroys—but Jesus gives life (John 10:10). Suffering is the result of sin and the fallen world, not God's desire. Jesus' mission was to reverse the damage of sin, not cause it. Final Thoughts Blindness and suffering are not caused by God—they are the result of the fallen world. Jesus did not heal the man to prove a point—He healed because healing is God's will. God does not cause suffering to receive glory—He is glorified in bringing restoration. Every miracle of Jesus was an act of revealing God's love and His desire to restore humanity.