约翰福音［第9章］
[谁瞎了眼？谁看得清？]
主讲: 林国晶传道
23/04/2025
有时候我们像‘戴着眼镜找眼镜的人’，以为自己看得见，其实是最盲目的。
1. 苦难不是惩罚（V1–3）
门徒的问题反映了当时人们对因果报应的误解。但耶稣指出，苦难有属神的目的，是要显出神的作为。因此，我们不要急着解释“为什么”，而是学习在苦难中信靠、顺服神的工作。
2. 趁光完成使命（V4–5）
“我们必须趁着白日做工”，这句话带出紧迫感与共同的使命。白日象征耶稣的同在，门徒则承接祂的光，继续发光。因此，当趁着还有机会，我们应勇敢回应神的呼召，照亮所在之地。
3. 顺服带来医治（V6–7）
瞎子的得医治过程象征被重造、被差遣。“西罗亚”意为“奉差遣的”，象征耶稣的差遣与医治能力。我们看见：神的方法或许不容易理解，但顺服永远带来更新。
小结：真正的‘看见’不是眼睛的问题，而是心的顺服。
1. 看见却不信服（V13–17）
法利赛人因耶稣在安息日行神迹而否定祂的工作。他们看重传统胜于神的作为，属灵的骄傲让他们拒绝承认耶稣的权柄。而瞎子却开始领悟：耶稣是先知，是从神来的。这提醒我们，不要让宗教经验成为拦阻，错过神的新工作。
2. 看见却不承认（V18–23）
法利赛人找来瞎子的父母，想找出真相。但父母因惧怕而选择沉默，明知真理却不敢承认。
我们是否也曾因人情压力、环境氛围而不敢为主作见证？
3. 心硬拒绝真光（V24–34）
面对真理，法利赛人却质疑耶稣的身份。反观曾被医治者，坚定地宣告：“我从前是瞎眼的，如今能看见。”属灵的眼光在他身上越来越清晰，而法利赛人却越发陷入属灵的黑暗。
1. 耶稣主动寻找（V35–37）
耶稣听说他被赶出，就亲自去找他，并问他：“你信神的儿子吗？” 可见耶稣的医治不仅是出于怜悯，更是为了建立信仰的关系。祂永不丢弃真实寻求祂的人。
2. 回应就是敬拜（V38）
那人回答：“主啊，我信！”并且拜耶稣。这是整卷约翰福音中最动人的画面之一——从经历医治，到俯伏敬拜。真正的信仰不是停留在认知，而是带出敬拜的回应。
3. 自义反失真光（V39–41）
耶稣说：“我为审判到这世上来”，宣告真光一出现，就带出分别。法利赛人自认看得见，实则属灵瞎眼。不是因为不知道，而是因为骄傲拒绝光。
神不拒绝无知的人，祂拒绝故意不信、不悔改的人。属灵最危险的状态，不是无知，而是自满。
我们是那个曾经看不见、如今靠主得光的人吗？
愿我们不只是眼睛看得清，更愿我们的心被真光照亮，看见祂的同在与荣耀。
John 9
Who Is Really Blind? Who Can Truly See?
23/04/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella
Sometimes, we’re like someone “wearing glasses while searching for their glasses”—thinking we see clearly, yet being the most blind.
1. Suffering Is Not Punishment (vv.1–3)
The disciples’ question reflects the common misunderstanding of cause and effect in their time. But Jesus pointed out that suffering can have a divine purpose—to reveal the works of God. Instead of rushing to explain “why,” we should learn to trust and submit to God’s work in the midst of suffering.
2. Fulfilling the Mission While It’s Day (vv.4–5)
“We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day,” shows urgency and shared responsibility. “Day” symbolizes Jesus’ presence, and His disciples are to carry His light forward. So while we still have the chance, we should boldly respond to God’s calling and be light in the places we’re planted.
3. Obedience Brings Healing (vv.6–7)
The blind man’s healing process symbolizes being remade and being sent. “Siloam” means “Sent,” pointing to both Jesus’ divine commission and His power to heal. God's ways may not always make sense to us, but obedience always leads to transformation.
True “sight” is not about the eyes, but about a heart that submits.
1. Seeing Yet Not Believing (vv.13–17)
The Pharisees rejected Jesus' work because He performed the miracle on the Sabbath. They valued tradition over God's power. Their spiritual pride kept them from acknowledging Jesus’ authority.
Meanwhile, the formerly blind man began to recognize that Jesus was a prophet from God. This reminds us not to let religious habits blind us to God's new work.
2. Seeing Yet Not Confessing (vv.18–23)
The Pharisees summoned the blind man’s parents to verify the healing. Out of fear, they remained silent—even though they knew the truth.
Have we ever stayed silent about Jesus because of social pressure or fear?
3. Hardened Hearts Reject the Light (vv.24–34)
Faced with truth, the Pharisees continued to question Jesus’ identity. In contrast, the healed man boldly declared: “One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see.” His spiritual clarity increased, while the Pharisees sank deeper into spiritual darkness.
1. Jesus Seeks the Outcast (vv.35–37)
When Jesus heard that the man was cast out, He went to find him and asked, “Do you believe in the Son of God?” This shows that Jesus’ healing was not just an act of mercy, but an invitation into a relationship of faith. He never abandons those who genuinely seek Him.
2. Faith Leads to Worship (v.38)
The man responded, “Lord, I believe!” and worshiped Jesus. This is one of the most powerful moments in John’s Gospel—he moves from receiving healing to bowing in worship. True faith doesn’t stop at belief; it flows into worship.
3. Self-Righteousness Leads to Blindness (vv.39–41)
Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world,” revealing that His presence separates truth from falsehood. The Pharisees claimed to see, but their pride made them spiritually blind.
It’s not ignorance that God rejects, but unbelief and unrepentance. The most dangerous spiritual state isn’t ignorance—it’s self-satisfaction.
Are we the ones who were once blind but now see because of Jesus?
May we not only have physical sight, but allow our hearts to be illuminated by His light—so we may behold His presence and glory.