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How long had the man been blind?
How long had the man been blind?
From birth
What question did Jesus' disciples ask him regarding the blind man?
What question did Jesus' disciples ask him regarding the blind man?
Master, who did sin, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?
What was Jesus' answer to the question about who sinned, the man or his parents?
What was Jesus' answer to the question about who sinned, the man or his parents?
Neither has this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
The night comes when no man can do what?
The night comes when no man can do what?
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Jesus said he must work the works of him that sent him for how long?
Jesus said he must work the works of him that sent him for how long?
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Finish the verse: As long as I am in the world...
Finish the verse: As long as I am in the world...
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How did Jesus make the clay that he put on the blind man's eyes?
How did Jesus make the clay that he put on the blind man's eyes?
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What did Jesus do with the clay he made from the ground with his spittle?
What did Jesus do with the clay he made from the ground with his spittle?
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What does Siloam mean?
What does Siloam mean?
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Where did Jesus tell the blind man to go and wash his eyes?
Where did Jesus tell the blind man to go and wash his eyes?
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What happened when the blind man washed the clay from his eyes in the pool of Siloam?
What happened when the blind man washed the clay from his eyes in the pool of Siloam?
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When asked how his eyes were opened, what did the blind man say?
When asked how his eyes were opened, what did the blind man say?
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On what day did Jesus make the clay for the blind man's eyes?
On what day did Jesus make the clay for the blind man's eyes?
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Some said that Jesus was not of God because he healed the blind man on the Sabbath; what did others say?
Some said that Jesus was not of God because he healed the blind man on the Sabbath; what did others say?
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When the Pharisees asked the blind man who he thought Jesus was, what did he say?
When the Pharisees asked the blind man who he thought Jesus was, what did he say?
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The Jews did not believe that it was the blind man that was healed until they called who?
The Jews did not believe that it was the blind man that was healed until they called who?
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Why did the parents of the blind man fearfully answer the Jews when questioned about their son receiving his sight?
Why did the parents of the blind man fearfully answer the Jews when questioned about their son receiving his sight?
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What did the parents say when asked who healed their son?
What did the parents say when asked who healed their son?
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Who did the Pharisees tell the blind man to give praise to for opening his eyes?
Who did the Pharisees tell the blind man to give praise to for opening his eyes?
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What was the man's response to the statement 'We know that this man is a sinner'?
What was the man's response to the statement 'We know that this man is a sinner'?
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How many times did the Pharisees ask the man healed of blindness who healed him?
How many times did the Pharisees ask the man healed of blindness who healed him?
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When the Pharisees asked the man healed of blindness the second time who healed him, what did he say?
When the Pharisees asked the man healed of blindness the second time who healed him, what did he say?
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Who did the Pharisees accuse the blind man of being?
Who did the Pharisees accuse the blind man of being?
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The Pharisees said they were the disciples of whom?
The Pharisees said they were the disciples of whom?
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When the Pharisees said that God spoke to Moses, but as for Jesus, they knew not from where he came, what did he say?
When the Pharisees said that God spoke to Moses, but as for Jesus, they knew not from where he came, what did he say?
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God does not hear sinners, but whom?
God does not hear sinners, but whom?
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What did the blind man who was healed tell the Pharisees that since the world began, never was it heard that a man had done what?
What did the blind man who was healed tell the Pharisees that since the world began, never was it heard that a man had done what?
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What did the Pharisees do to the blind man Jesus healed because he believed that Jesus was from God?
What did the Pharisees do to the blind man Jesus healed because he believed that Jesus was from God?
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When the blind man was asked by Jesus, do you believe on the Son of God, what did he answer?
When the blind man was asked by Jesus, do you believe on the Son of God, what did he answer?
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Study Notes
Blind Man's Healing Narrative
- Jesus encounters a man blind from birth.
- Disciples inquire whether the man's blindness was due to his sin or his parents' sin.
- Jesus clarifies that neither sinned; the blindness serves to reveal God's works.
Jesus' Mission and Identity
- Jesus emphasizes the urgency of his mission, stating work must be done while it is day, signifying a limited time.
- He proclaims, "I am the light of the world," indicating his role as a spiritual guide.
Healing Process
- Jesus creates clay from dust and his saliva, using it to anoint the blind man's eyes.
- The man is instructed to wash in the Pool of Siloam, which means 'Sent.'
- Upon washing, the man gains his sight, showcasing the miracle.
Public Reaction and Investigation
- The formerly blind man's sight restoration sparks questions among witnesses.
- He describes Jesus as the one who healed him, attributing the miracle to Jesus’ instructions.
Controversy Over the Sabbath
- Healing occurs on the Sabbath, leading to debate over Jesus’ actions.
- Some argue that a sinner cannot perform such miracles, while others marvel at the healing.
Pharisees' Interrogation
- The Pharisees question the blind man, who responds affirmatively about Jesus' prophetic status.
- The Jews, skeptical of the miracle, summon the man's parents for verification.
Parents' Fear and Response
- The blind man's parents fear repercussions from the Jews, who threaten excommunication for acknowledging Jesus as the healer.
- Consequently, they defer responsibility, claiming their son is of age.
Blind Man's Boldness
- Despite Jewish leaders attributing the miracle to sinfulness, the man boldly states he was blind but now sees.
- His assertion reinforces the miraculous nature of Jesus’ act.
Rejected by Pharisees
- The Pharisees label the healed man a disciple of Jesus and scoff at the idea of Jesus’ divine origin.
- The healed man challenges their authority by recognizing the unprecedented nature of his healing.
Final Castigation
- The healed man is expelled from the synagogue for asserting his belief in Jesus.
- Jesus later seeks out the man, asking if he believes in the Son of God. The man expresses desire to know more about Him for belief.
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