Sermon Summary
The Gospel of John: Come and See the Power- The Blind Receive Sight
What does it mean to truly see when your vision is perfect but your heart is blind? Pastor David returned from Vienna with a powerful reminder that our greatest dangers often lurk in our spiritual blind spots—those ingrained assumptions and attitudes that distort how we see God's work in the world. Through John 9's remarkable account of Jesus healing a man born blind, we discover that the beggar who couldn't see was actually the one who saw most clearly, while the religious leaders with perfect eyesight remained spiritually blind. Pastor David challenged us to move beyond the dangerous question "who sinned?" when facing suffering, revealing instead that God can redeem any pain for His glory. The formerly blind man's growing faith—from calling Jesus "a man" to "Lord, I believe"—stands in stark contrast to the Pharisees who missed the miraculous because it didn't fit their religious rulebook. As First Church continues to believe God still heals today, this message calls us to honest self-examination and humble participation in God's work. Don't let spiritual pride blind you to what God wants to do—take that step of faith, admit your need for healing, and allow someone to pray with you today.
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Come and See the Power-The Blind Receive Sight | May 24,2026 Pastor David Colp
What if the greatest danger isn't what you can see coming, but what lurks in your blind spots? A man born blind receives miraculous sight from Jesus, yet the Pharisees—who see perfectly—remain spiritually blind because their rigid rules blinded them to God's work. David reveals how assumptions and pride create dangerous blind spots that prevent us from experiencing God's miraculous power. Whether you need physical healing, spiritual sight, or freedom from religious cynicism, this message challenges you to pray the most humble prayer: "Lord, show me what I can't see." Don't let blind spots rob you of your miracle—dive in now!
1. In John 9:2-3, the disciples ask Jesus 'who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?' and Jesus responds that it wasn't about sin but so 'that the works of God might be displayed in him.' How does this challenge the common assumption that suffering is always a result of someone's wrongdoing?
2. When you or someone you know faces difficult circumstances, do you find yourself asking 'what did I do wrong?' or 'why is God punishing me?' How might Jesus's response in this passage change the way you view suffering in your own life?
3. Pastor David talked about spiritual blind spots - areas where we think we see clearly but actually don't. What are some examples of spiritual blind spots that people might have today, and why are they dangerous?
4. If you were honest with yourself, what might be one area where you're confident you 'see clearly' but could potentially have a blind spot? How could you become more open to God showing you areas where you need His help to see better?
5. The man born blind had to participate in his healing by allowing Jesus to put mud on his eyes and then walking to the pool to wash it off. Why do you think Jesus sometimes requires our participation in the healing process rather than just instantly healing us?
6. Is there an area in your life where you've been asking God for healing or change, but you haven't taken any steps of faith or obedience that He might be asking of you? What might that step look like?
7. The Pharisees completely dismissed Jesus's miracle because it happened on the Sabbath, which violated their man-made rules. How can religious rules or traditions sometimes blind us to what God is actually doing?
8. Are there ways you might be limiting God by expecting Him to work only in certain ways or through certain methods? How can you stay open to God moving in ways that might be different from your expectations?
9. The healed man's understanding of Jesus grew throughout the story - from calling him 'the man called Jesus' to 'a prophet' to being 'from God' to finally saying 'Lord, I believe' and worshiping him. What does this progression teach us about growing in faith?
10. Looking at your own faith journey, can you identify times when your understanding of who Jesus is has grown deeper? What experiences or challenges helped deepen your faith, and how can you continue growing in your relationship with Him?