Seeing Signs
Signs are meant to be seen.
Have you ever had an experience like the one Walter shared on Sunday: driving through a winter storm in which the signs were all covered with snow? What was that like?
Are you naturally trusting or naturally skeptical of other people?
Read: John 9:1-5
How do you feel about the disciple’s assumption that this man’s blindness was the result of sin? Can you come up with any Scriptural support for their perspective?
Read: John 9:6-7
Put yourself in this man’s shoes. What do you think you would’ve felt?
Read: John 9:8-12
When have you reacted to news about God’s action in ways that were similar to these people’s reactions?
Read: John 9:13-25
How does John portray the Pharisees here? How do they contrast with the healed man?
Read: John 9:35-41
What’s your take on Jesus’ teaching in this section?
On Sunday, Walter mentioned 5 characteristics – identified by Jonathan Edwards – that are present in genuine acts of God. Share any you remember and discuss them.
How can you be more humble and suspend judgement when it comes to reports of God’s action in our world today?
Pray: Pray for your people to have opportunities to see God’s and to recognize God’s actions in their lives and in the lives of others around them.