God's Grace Revealed...John 9... Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

Our "Wrestling With Scripture" Bible Study group had a great discussion on John 9 where Jesus healed a blind man who had been born blind.  The chapter shows the Grace of God which Jesus offers to us all. Here is a quick recap of Jesus extending His Grace:

Verses 1-7:  Jesus healed the blind man even though the man did not seek healing or even know who Jesus was.  Jesus wanted God to be glorified by this encounter.  The man exercised faith by following Jesus' instructions and he received Christ's gift.

Verses 8-34:  The blind man's neighbors were surprised with the healing and took him to the Pharisees to  show them that a miracle had occurred.  The man continued in faith as he explained the miracle to the crowd proclaiming that only a prophet from God could do such a thing.  Jesus' works are evidence of His Deity and glorify God,  which was why he came...so that we may know that He was sent by the Father (John 17: 3). Jesus came so that we may believe and be saved from our sins, but the Pharisees refused to believe.  God's Grace was available but not received because of a lack of belief and faith.  The Pharisees had this opportunity to acknowledge that only a prophet from God could perform this healing, yet they denied what was so evident; thereby, denying the Messiah, who God had sent for their salvation.

Verses 35-41:  Jesus sought the blind man after the Pharisees had interrogated him and kicked him out of the tabernacle.  At this meeting Jesus offered the true healing for which he was sent...redemption and salvation through Himself.  Jesus revealed that He was the Son of Man...and the man believed.  This happened in front of the Pharisees who refused to believe.

God's Grace is available to all who believe in Jesus.  Jesus came so that we can believe.  His love and grace draw us to Him.  By faith in Him, by obedience and seeking Him, our belief grows stronger and stronger and becomes a light for others to see.