Why was the man born blind?

Stay/Go: Why was the man born blind?John 9:1-42Rev. Julian WongWhy was the man born blind? What is the most important question to ask? (vv. 9:1-7)• The Crucial question: What does the man need?• The Controversy begins: How was the man healed?The Interactions and the Identity of Jesus (vv. 8-34)The Neighbors The PhariseesThe Parents The Pharisees againThe Finale (vv. 35-41)• Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and it is he who is speaking to you.”Our Reflections:• Who are the blind?• Have we “seen” Jesus before? What are our stories? If we have seen Jesus, don’t act like we are blind• Jesus is the Sent one and He sends us to proclaim that He is the Messiah, the Son of God.• Are we the vessels of God or hindrances to God’s works by our presuppositions?• Be the bold witnesses of God, don’t be afraid of being marginalized.