Pharisees and the Man Born Blind

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What was the initial reaction of the Pharisees to the man's healing?

  • They celebrated the miracle and praised Jesus.
  • They asked Jesus to teach them how to perform similar healings.
  • They questioned the healed man's blindness from birth.
  • They began shouting insults and questioned Jesus' legitimacy. (correct)

How did the healed man react when the Pharisees questioned him?

  • He presented a detailed theological explanation of the healing.
  • He performed another miracle to prove the validity of his healing.
  • He denounced Jesus and sided with the Pharisees.
  • He couldn't offer a satisfactory explanation, leading to his expulsion. (correct)

What prompted the healed man's worship of Jesus?

  • The Pharisees' insistence that Jesus was a false prophet.
  • Jesus's display of supernatural power during the healing.
  • Jesus's self-identification as the Son of Man. (correct)
  • The healed man's desire to gain further healing powers.

What was Jesus's stated purpose for coming into the world?

<p>To bring judgment and differentiate those who truly see from those who are blind. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Jesus's response to the Pharisees' question, "Are we also blind?"

<p>He highlighted their awareness of sin, thereby holding them accountable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Pharisees' Insults

The Pharisees insulted a man healed by Jesus, questioning His legitimacy as a prophet.

Healed Man's Response

The man healed by Jesus proclaimed his belief when Jesus revealed His identity as the Son of Man.

Judgment of Christ

Jesus stated His purpose was to bring judgment; the blind would see, and the seeing might turn blind.

Pharisees and Guilt

Jesus told the Pharisees that their acknowledgment of sight led to their guilt.

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Blindness Metaphor

Jesus used blindness as a metaphor for spiritual awareness and guilt.

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Study Notes

Pharisees and the Man Born Blind

  • Pharisees shouted abuse towards the man, insisting that no one had opened the eyes of a man born blind before.
  • They demanded whether the man was from God, claiming only something born from God could perform such a miracle.
  • The Pharisees were angered by the man's testimony about Jesus, accusing him of being born in sin.
  • Jesus asked the man if he believed in the Son of man.
  • The man responded by saying he believed in Jesus.
  • The man's worship of Jesus deeply moved him and he fell to his knees.

Jesus and Judgement

  • Jesus told his companions that he came into the world for judgement.
  • Jesus said that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind.
  • Pharisees observed the scene and took offense.
  • Pharisees inquired if they were also blind.
  • Jesus answered that if they were blind, they would have no guilt. Now that they say they see, their guilt remains.

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