Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann
How Do I Dispell Darkness in my Life? Part 1
Series: Seeing the Light
Scripture: John 9:8-17
Episode: 495

Scripture Summary:

In John 9:8–17, the man who was healed from blindness becomes the center of attention in his community. His neighbors and others who had seen him begging are amazed and confused—some doubt he is the same man, but he insists, "I am the man." When asked how he received his sight, he explains that Jesus made mud, put it on his eyes, and told him to wash in the Pool of Siloam, after which he could see.

The people bring him to the Pharisees, who question him about the healing—especially because it occurred on the Sabbath, which sparks controversy. Some Pharisees accuse Jesus of breaking the Sabbath, while others wonder how a sinner could perform such miraculous signs. When they ask the healed man what he thinks of Jesus, he boldly replies, "He is a prophet."

Key themes include: testimony of transformation, conflict over Sabbath traditions, growing recognition of Jesus' authority, and the courage to speak truth about Jesus.