John 9 - Introduction

PART IV. (C.)
III. THE GROWING CONFLICT, ETC.

1. Jesus manifested as the light of men.—

(1) Shown by the typical “sign” of healing the man born blind (John 9:1);

(2) the opposition of Christ’s enemies, shown in their determined and unscrupulous attempts to break down the testimony of the man who had been healed (John 9:13).

2. The result of the miracle.—

(1) Jesus manifested as the giver of spiritual light (John 9:35);

(2) but for blindness to those who say they see, yet are enemies of the light (John 9:39).

Second Year of our Lord’s Ministry

Time and place in Synoptic narrative.—See Chap. 7, p. 200.