The Blind Begger Series

In Chapter 8, Jesus the light of the world exposing darkness. In chapter 9, He is turning darkness into light.

I. Jesus was not occupied with His own sorrows to the exclusions of the sorrows of others. 1 Corinthians 13:4

1. Rebuke to our own selfishness.

a. Luke 9:57-61

b. Lack of surrender caused this.

2. Picture of a sinner by nature.

a. Ephesians 4:18

3. Beyond reach of man.

a. Verse 8, Begger

b. Object of need and helplessness from birth.

II. The Blame for the Blindness.

1. Verses 2-5

2. Unconcerned about His condition.

3. Looking for a theological discussion.

4. Who did it? Not, what can we do.

5. Exodus 20:5

III. Does not Mean Parents Were Without Sin, but Not Direct Cause of the Sickness.

1. Verse 3

2. All suffering is remotely due to sin.

3. Cause: Works of God be manifested.

a. John 11:4, Lazarus.

b. John 21:19, Peter.

c. 2 Corinthians 12:9, Paul’s affliction.

IV. Giving Sight to Spiritually Blind Entirely the Work of God.

1. Importance of seizing every present opportunity.

2. Ephesians 5:16, Christians.

3. 2 Corinthians 6:2

V. Humanity and Earthly Humiliation and Loneliness.

1. Verse 6

VI. Water Symbolic of the Word.

1. Ephesians 5:26

2. John 3:5

3. Psalm 119:130

4. Washed and came seeing, Word of God applied by Holy Spirit.

VII. The Question of His Neighbors.

1. Verse 10

2. A life regenerated by Holy Spirit can not be hid.

VIII. First duty of Saved is to Confess Christ.

1. Verses 11-12

2. Luke 12:8

IX. The Outcome of the Confession. Verses 13-34

1. The controversy with the Pharisees.

a. No doubt their own condition caused this.