If You Were Blind, You Should Have No Sin - John 9:41

John the apostle wrote how, “Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind. And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?”, and in chapter nine and verse forty-one of his book John shared how Jesus tells the Pharisees, “if you were blind, you should have no sin”, where we read:

Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, you should have no sin: but now you say,

We see; therefore your sin remains.

The verse reads, “Jesus said unto them, If you were blind, you should have no sin: but now you say, ...” John began with the words, “Jesus said unto them” which means “the Son of God, the Savior of mankind and God incarnate whose name means Jehovah is Salvation uttered, declared and proclaimed to the Pharisees”, “if you were blind” or “whether you, Pharisees, were unable to see and without vision”, “you should have no sin” which means “you, Pharisees, would not miss the mark, err, be mistaken or violate the law of God”: “but now you say” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover at this time you, Pharisees, utter, declare and proclaim” the following words. John shared how Jesus told the Pharisees if they were actually without “sight”, they would not be violators of God's law, however, they uttered and proclaimed the following.

The verse goes on to say, “We see; therefore your sin remains.” John continued with the words, “we see” which means “we, Pharisees, have sight and vision”; “therefore your sin” or “wherefore and on account of this your, Pharisees, missing the mark, error, mistakes and violations of God's law” “remains” which means “abides, tarries, sojourns, is held and kept continually”. John shared how Jesus said the Pharisees believed they had “sight”, so they continued in their “sins”.

When we meditate upon John's words in this verse, we discover how Jesus responded to the Pharisees who questioned Jesus about being “blind” themselves. Jesus told them if they were actually “blind” or knew they were without “spiritual sight”, they would be as though they had no “sins”. However, because they believed themselves to already “see”, their “sins” continued with them. The idea was the Pharisees believed they had no reason to be forgiven because they thought themselves to be without sin. The saying, “there are none so blind as those who will not see” applied to them. Jesus came to save people from their sins, but the Pharisees thought they had no need for Him. Everyone needs Jesus because He is the only one who paid the penalty for the sins of the world, and when a person humbles themselves before Him and asks Him to be the “Savior and Lord” of their lives, He will forgive their sins and grant them everlasting life. Those who “see” this plan of God have “spiritual sight”, but those who don't are “spiritually blind” and will “remain” in their sins.

Next time we begin a new chapter and see John share how Jesus says, “He that enters not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Are We Blind Also? - John 9:40

The apostle John wrote how, “Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind”, and in chapter nine and verse forty of his book John shared how the Pharisees asked, “are we blind also?” where we read:

And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him,

Are we blind also?

The verse reads, “And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, ...” John began with the words, “and some” which means “and a few or small number” “of the Pharisees” or “of the sect that seems to have started after the Jewish exile. In addition to Old Testament books the Pharisees recognized in oral tradition a standard of belief and life” “which were with him” which means “who were alongside or near Jesus” “heard these words” or “were endowed with the faculty for hearing, perceiving and understanding Jesus' speech and utterances”, “and said unto him” which means “and uttered, declared, proclaimed and asked Jesus” the following question. John shared how a few of the Pharisees “heard” what Jesus said to the formally blind man about being made to “see” and others being made “blind” and asked Him the following question.

The verse continues, “... Are we blind also?” John added the words, “are we blind” which means “do we exist as people without vision or sight” “also” or “even so and indeed”? John shared how “some of the Pharisees” questioned Jesus as to whether they were among the people who were unable to “see”.

When we meditate upon John's words in this verse, we learn how a few of the Pharisees began to wonder if Jesus thought they were “blind”. Indeed they were because the Son of the Living God was right before their eyes and they were unable to discern Him. Jesus came into the world to save sinners from the penalty of death, and when He died on the cross, He paid that penalty.Everyone who believes and trusts in Him may be forgiven of their sins and receive everlasting life from God. Those who are wise “see” who Jesus is and His purpose for coming into the world, and those who are “blind” cannot “see” the Son of the Living God.

Next time John shares how Jesus tells the Pharisees, “if you were blind, you should have no sin”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

For Judgment Jesus Came into the World - John 9:39

John the apostle wrote how the formally blind man told the Pharisees who questioned him, “Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. They answered and said unto him, you were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us? And they cast him out. Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Do you believe on the Son of God? He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? And Jesus said unto him, You have both seen him, and it is he that talks with you. And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshiped him”, and in chapter nine and verse thirty-nine of his book John shared how Jesus said, “for judgment I am come into this world” where we read:

And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see;

and that they which see might be made blind.

The verse reads, “And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see;” John began with the words, “and Jesus said” which means “and the Son of God, the Savior of mankind and God incarnate uttered, declared and proclaimed”, “for judgment” or “toward and unto damnation, condemnation and avenge” “I am come into this world” which means “I, Jesus, arise, appear and come forth into the earth”, “that they which see not” or “so people whether male or female who do not have sight” “might see” which means “may have vision and sight”. John shared how Jesus shared His purpose for coming to the earth was because “condemnation and damnation” were upon those who were unable to “see”, and His desire was to give them “sight”.

The verse continues, “and that they which see might be made blind.” John added the words, “and that they which see” which means “and so the people whether male or female who have vision and sight” “might be made blind” or “may become and appear without sight”. John shared how Jesus said He also came into the earth so people who have “vision” may become as though they had none.

When we meditate upon John's words in this verse, we learn how there are two groups of people Jesus came to the earth to address. There are people who do not have “sight” that He wants to make “see”, and there are people who believe they “see”, and He would make them as “blind”. Jesus came to open the “spiritual eyes” of every person who will humble themselves before Him and ask Him to forgive their sins and become their Lord. However, there are others who believe they already “see” spiritually and they shall become as “blind” to Jesus' plan and purpose of “salvation”. The “condemnation and damnation” of mankind is why Jesus came, and because He desires that no one be left in that “spiritually blind state”, He died upon the cross and was raised from the dead three days later. All who yield to Him will “see”, and those who refuse will become or remain “spiritually blind”.

Next time John shares how the Pharisees ask Jesus, “are we blind also?”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Lord, I Believe - John 9:38

The apostle John wrote how the formally blind man told the Pharisees who questioned him, “Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. They answered and said unto him, you were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us? And they cast him out. Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Do you believe on the Son of God? He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? And Jesus said unto him, You have both seen him, and it is he that talks with you”, and in chapter nine and verse thirty-eight of his book John shared how the formally blind man tells Jesus, “Lord, I believe” where we read:

And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshiped him.

The verse reads, “And he said, Lord, I believe.” John began with the words, “and he said” which means “and the formally blind man uttered, declared and proclaimed”, “Lord” or “One to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master, and the title given to God the Messiah”, “I believe” which means “I, the formally blind man, rely upon, trust in, cling to and have confidence”. John shared how the formally blind man referred to Jesus as His “Lord” and told Him that he “trusted” in Him.

The verse goes on to say, “And he worshiped him.” John continued with the words, “and he worshiped” which means “and the formally blind man reverenced, adored and prostrated himself in homage to” “him” or “Jesus”. John shared how the formally blind man also “revered and adored” Jesus.

When we consider John's words in this verse, we learn the best posture and response to anyone who discovers that Jesus is indeed the “Son of God”. Trusting and worshiping Jesus begins a relationship with God that includes forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life. When a person humbles themselves before the Son of God, Jesus, they align with God's purpose and plan for their lives, and those who are wise will “see” Him for who His is and yield themselves.

Next time John shares how Jesus says, “for judgment I am come into this world”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

You Have Seen Him - John 9:37

The apostle John wrote how the formally blind man told the Pharisees who questioned him, “Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. They answered and said unto him, you were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us? And they cast him out. Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Do you believe on the Son of God? He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?”, and in chapter nine and verse thirty-seven of his book John shared how Jesus answered, “you have both seen him, and it is he that talks with you” where we read:

And Jesus said unto him, You have both seen him, and it is he that talks with you.

The verse reads, “And Jesus said unto him, ...” John began with the words, “and Jesus” which means “and the Son of God, the Savior of mankind and God incarnate whose name means Jehovah is Salvation” “said unto him” or “uttered, declared and proclaimed to the formally blind man” the following words. John shared how Jesus began to respond to the formally blind man's question as to who the “Son of God” is.

The verse continues, “... You have both seen him, and it is he that talks with you.” John added the words, “you have both seen him which means “you, formally blind man, have perceived, observed and discerned clearly the Son of God”, “and it is he” or “and the Son of God is the One” “that talks with you” which means “who speaks with you, formally blind man”. John shared how Jesus told the formally blind man that he was “seeing” him (his sight was restored) and that the “Son of God” was the one speaking to him.

When we think through John's words in this verse, we discover how Jesus told this man He is the “Son of God”. Now that He had sight, not only was this formally blind man able to “see” the “Son of God”, but he was also “hearing” Him. Jesus proclaimed Himself to be the “Son of God”, and this should remove all doubt as to who Jesus claimed to be. Jesus was sent by His Father God to reveal Himself to everyone as the “Savior and Lord” of the world, and anyone who believes in Him will be forgiven of their sins and inherit everlasting life with God. Those who are wise will “see” Jesus and “hear” His words that He is indeed the “Son” of the Living God.

Next time John shares how the formally blind man tells Jesus, “Lord, I believe”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Who is He, that I Might Believe? - John 9:36

The apostle John wrote how the formally blind man told the Pharisees who questioned him, “Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. They answered and said unto him, you were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us? And they cast him out. Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Do you believe on the Son of God?”, and in chapter nine and verse thirty-six of his book John shared how “the formally blind man answered, “who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?” where we read:

He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?

The verse reads, “He answered and said, ...” John began with the words, “He answered” which means “the formally blind man responded and began to speak” “and said” or “and uttered, declared, proclaimed and asked” the following question. John shared how the formally blind man responded to Jesus' question by asking the following of Him.

The verse goes on to say, “... Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?” John continued with the words, “who is he” which means “what and which person exists as the Son of God”, “Lord” or “One to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master and the title given to God the Messiah”, “that I might believe on him” which means “so I, the formally blind man, may think to be true, be persuaded, have confidence in and trust in him, the Son of God”? John shared how the formally blind man asked Jesus who the “Son of God” was so he could “rely upon, trust in, cling to and have confidence” in Him.

When we meditate upon John's words in this verse, we discover a wonderful question that should be upon the lips of every person - “Who is He?” Jesus is the Son of God, the Messiah and Christ and the “Savior and Lord” of the world. Every person who “believes” in Him will be forgiven of their sins and be granted everlasting life with His Father God. This is why Jesus came, and all who are wise will ask “who is he, Lord” so they too might “believe on him”.

Next time John shares how Jesus answered, “you have both seen him, and it is he that talks with you”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

Look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".