Lesson 451: John 9:4
The Blueprint — The Verse
While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.
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The Context — The History
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More healed a man born blind on the Sabbath, provoking a lengthy investigation by Pharisees. The healed man's testimony became a public challenge to religious leaders who refused to see.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After the man was expelled from the synagogue for defending JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More, JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More found him and revealed Himself as the Son of Man. He then taught that He must do the Father's works while daylight remained — the time for mission was limited.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More answered, “Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him.
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While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
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Discussion
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What 'work' has God given you to do while it is still day?
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How does urgency change the way you serve?
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Where do you see spiritual blindness refusing evidence of God's work?
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