Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann
Faith or Fear? Part 2
Series: Seeing the Light
Scripture: John 9:18-27
Episode: 499

Scripture Summary:

In John 9:18 –27, the Pharisees refuse to believe that the man had been blind and was now healed, so they summon his parents for verification. The parents confirm that he was born blind and can now see, but they avoid giving details out of fear—they know that anyone who acknowledges Jesus as the Messiah will be put out of the synagogue. They say, "He is of age; ask him."

The Pharisees call the healed man back and pressure him to discredit Jesus, claiming He is a sinner. But the man boldly responds, "Whether He is a sinner or not, I don't know. One thing I do know: I was blind, but now I see." When they continue to interrogate him, he replies with growing boldness, essentially saying, "I've already told you, and you didn't listen. Why do you want to hear it again?"

Key themes include: spiritual blindness vs. physical healing, bold testimony in the face of pressure, fear of religious exclusion, and the power of personal experience with Jesus.