The Healing of the Blind Man (John 9)

Michael Hopkins
4 days ago
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As Jesus walked with His disciples, He passed a man who had been blind from birth. His disciples asked, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?"

Jesus answered:

"Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world." (John 9:3–5)

After saying this, Jesus spat on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and rubbed it onto the blind man's eyes. He commanded him:

"Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam" (John 9:7)

The man obeyed, went to the pool, washed, and returned with his sight completely restored.

When neighbors and Pharisees saw him, they questioned how his eyes had been opened. The former blind man stood firm in his testimony, declaring:

"Whether he is a sinner or not, I don't know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!" (John 9:25)

Later, Jesus found him and asked, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" The man answered, "Who is he, sir? Tell me so that I may believe in him." Jesus said to him, "You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you." The man replied, "Lord, I believe," and worshiped Him (John 9:35–38).

Jehovah Saints Ministry

The spirit of this miracle—bringing light, sight, and restored hope to those who need it most—reflects the core mission of organizations like Jehovah Saints Ministry. Guided by faith in Jesus Christ, the ministry puts Scripture into action by serving vulnerable communities through international outreach, operating homeless shelters, and sharing the Gospel. Grounded in passages like James 2:17 ("faith without works is dead") and Matthew 25:35–40, Jehovah Saints Ministry aims to extend Christ's hands-on compassion and care to the world.