The Divine Story of Jesus and You: Eyes of Faith
Copyright: South Bay Community Church
Sermon Reflections: The Divine Story of Jesus and You: Eye of Faith
Date: 11 August 2024
Speaker: Minister Ashley Watson
Scripture Text: John 9: 35-41
Sermon Reflections: The Divine Story of Jesus and You: Eye of Faith
Date: 11 August 2024
Speaker: Minister Ashley Watson
Scripture Text: John 9: 35-41
Sermon Quick Summary
The scripture text for today is from John 9:35-41 (ESV). In our scripture sermon text, Jesus taught about overcoming spiritual blindness with eyes of faith. Our natural inclination is to rely heavily on our physical senses to confirm the reality in our hearts and minds of what we hear. Some will say, “Show me the receipt” or demand some proof from pictures or videos. Even with receipts or actual proof, Jesus encountered skepticism from those who were spiritually blind. Similarly for us today, spiritual blindness can keep us from recognizing and accepting the truth of Jesus Christ, even with undeniable evidence of Jesus’ divine power and identity. We can overcome spiritual blindness with practical steps and ensure that we are truly seeing as Jesus intends. For those who do not accept Jesus Christ the practical steps are: (1) In humility acknowledge your blindness in making a U-turn back towards God; (2) See and declare Jesus as your Savior; (3) Hear and respond to the Word of God spoken by Jesus Christ with faith in Jesus. For those who have already come to faith in Jesus Christ, practical steps in maintaining spiritual sight is an ongoing journey: (1) Continue to connect with God and Jesus by remaining in the light of daily spiritual habits; (2) Grow together with other believers including sharing your faith with others; (3) Go out and change the world through service in helping others and taking a stand for justice.
Booklet available at www.plusnothing.com. The booklet continues to tell about the life and teachings of Jesus from the four gospels, the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. This message focuses on Spiritual Blindness or Eyes of Faith (John 9:35-41 in section 4.37 of the booklet.)
Our natural inclination is to rely heavily on our physical senses (demand a receipt or demand proof from pictures or videos) to confirm the reality in our heart and mind of what we hear
Which concept do you live by: seeing is believing or believing is seeing? In our everyday lives, our natural inclination is to live by “seeing is believing.” We rely heavily on our physical senses to confirm the reality of what we hear and see. This dependence on tangible proof shapes our perception and understanding of the world around us.
You might often hear millennials saying “Show me the receipt” or a Gen Z might say “Proof or it didn’t happen.” You wouldn’t believe it in your heart or mind unless you saw some proof from pictures or videos. To help illustrate this point, we are going to play a game. You’ve heard of the game 2 truths and a lie; we are going to play 2 lies and a truth. I’ll read 3 statements about myself and you must tell me (Minister Ashley Watson) which one is the truth.
-I’m in my college record book for most scoring in a season
-I’m in my college record book for most assists in a season
-I’m in my college record book for most free throws made in a season
Answer: The video of the sermon shows “the receipt.” You see “the receipt” of the Georgia State University college record book for Ashley Watson scoring the most free throws in a season.
Some of you might still have doubt in your mind that Ashley Watson is in the record books even though that’s a clear picture of her.
The scripture text for today is from John 9:35-41 (ESV). In our scripture sermon text, Jesus taught about overcoming spiritual blindness with eyes of faith. Our natural inclination is to rely heavily on our physical senses to confirm the reality in our hearts and minds of what we hear. Some will say, “Show me the receipt” or demand some proof from pictures or videos. Even with receipts or actual proof, Jesus encountered skepticism from those who were spiritually blind. Similarly for us today, spiritual blindness can keep us from recognizing and accepting the truth of Jesus Christ, even with undeniable evidence of Jesus’ divine power and identity. We can overcome spiritual blindness with practical steps and ensure that we are truly seeing as Jesus intends. For those who do not accept Jesus Christ the practical steps are: (1) In humility acknowledge your blindness in making a U-turn back towards God; (2) See and declare Jesus as your Savior; (3) Hear and respond to the Word of God spoken by Jesus Christ with faith in Jesus. For those who have already come to faith in Jesus Christ, practical steps in maintaining spiritual sight is an ongoing journey: (1) Continue to connect with God and Jesus by remaining in the light of daily spiritual habits; (2) Grow together with other believers including sharing your faith with others; (3) Go out and change the world through service in helping others and taking a stand for justice.
Booklet available at www.plusnothing.com. The booklet continues to tell about the life and teachings of Jesus from the four gospels, the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. This message focuses on Spiritual Blindness or Eyes of Faith (John 9:35-41 in section 4.37 of the booklet.)
Our natural inclination is to rely heavily on our physical senses (demand a receipt or demand proof from pictures or videos) to confirm the reality in our heart and mind of what we hear
Which concept do you live by: seeing is believing or believing is seeing? In our everyday lives, our natural inclination is to live by “seeing is believing.” We rely heavily on our physical senses to confirm the reality of what we hear and see. This dependence on tangible proof shapes our perception and understanding of the world around us.
You might often hear millennials saying “Show me the receipt” or a Gen Z might say “Proof or it didn’t happen.” You wouldn’t believe it in your heart or mind unless you saw some proof from pictures or videos. To help illustrate this point, we are going to play a game. You’ve heard of the game 2 truths and a lie; we are going to play 2 lies and a truth. I’ll read 3 statements about myself and you must tell me (Minister Ashley Watson) which one is the truth.
-I’m in my college record book for most scoring in a season
-I’m in my college record book for most assists in a season
-I’m in my college record book for most free throws made in a season
Answer: The video of the sermon shows “the receipt.” You see “the receipt” of the Georgia State University college record book for Ashley Watson scoring the most free throws in a season.
Some of you might still have doubt in your mind that Ashley Watson is in the record books even though that’s a clear picture of her.
Even with receipts or actual proof, Jesus encountered skepticism from those who were spiritually blind.
This same skepticism is like what Jesus encountered during His ministry. He encountered many who were spiritually blind. Even though the people saw the proof, many people still didn’t believe that Jesus was the Messiah.
Before we dive into our scripture text in John Chapter 9, let's briefly recap the events leading up to this chapter, all of which are instances of Jesus facing opposition. In John Chapters 1-8, Jesus continues to face opposition from people that he encounters even though they have witnessed him performing miracles. Despite these signs, many people still don't believe in Him.
Jesus said in John 3:11-12 “I assure you, we tell you what we know and have seen, and yet you won’t believe our testimony. But if you don’t believe me when I tell you about earthly things, how can you possibly believe if I tell you about heavenly things?”
Then, in John 6:35-36, 35 “Jesus replied, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. 36 But you haven’t believed in me even though you have seen me.’” Here, Jesus directly addresses the people's unbelief, pointing out that despite witnessing His miracles and hearing His teachings in seeing the receipts, they still failed to believe in Him.
This theme of disbelief and rejection sets the stage for the events in John 9, where Jesus encounters a man born blind and performs a miraculous healing. In chapter 9, there is still some disputing and debating over the identity of Jesus. Even though the nation of Israel as a whole was rejecting Jesus, there were still opportunities for individuals to accept Christ as the Messiah. At this point the nation’s leaders were rejecting Jesus while the outcasts were accepting Jesus. This story of the blind man is an example of the choice between rejection and acceptance.
On the final day of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus encounters a man who was born blind. Jesus spits in the dirt to make mud, rubs the mud on his eyelids, and then tells him to go wash it off in the pool of Siloan. After he washes it off, he is now able to see. Following this miraculous event, the man is then taken to the Pharisees where he is questioned on how he got his sight. The Pharisees didn’t believe the man, so then they went to ask his parents (let me see the receipt). His parents said “well go ask our son. He is old enough to speak for himself.”
In our scripture sermon text (John 9:35-41), Jesus taught about spiritual blindness
“35 When Jesus heard what had happened, he found the man and asked, ‘Do you believe in the Son of Man?’ 36 The man answered, ‘Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him.’ 37 ‘You have seen him,’ Jesus said, ‘and he is speaking to you!’ 38 ‘Yes, Lord, I believe!’ the man said. And he worshiped Jesus. 39 Then Jesus told him, ‘I entered this world to render judgment—to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they see that they are blind.’ 40 Some Pharisees who were standing nearby heard him and asked, ‘Are you saying we’re blind?’41 ‘If you were blind, you wouldn’t be guilty,’ Jesus replied. ‘But you remain guilty because you claim you can see.’” (John 9:35-41). Jesus came to bring enlightenment and truth to those who are humble and open to His message, and to expose the spiritual blindness of those who think they can see. The Pharisees, overhearing Jesus' words, question whether He is accusing them of being blind. Jesus' response is both a challenge and a clarification. He implies that if they are truly unaware of their spiritual blindness (like someone physically blind), they would not be guilty. However, because they claim to have spiritual insight and reject Jesus despite clear evidence of His works, they remain guilty of their sin. This indicates that their willful rejection and pride keep them in darkness, even as they claim to see the light.
Two acts of discredit events occur. The Pharisees fought (1) to discredit the event of the actual healing and (2) to discredit Jesus as the Messiah. They weren’t interested in the facts or in knowing the truth because in their minds, they already knew the truth and already were disciples of someone else, Moses. Jewish teachings denied the truth of Jesus Christ as Messiah.
There are 3 Messianic miracles. These Messianic miracles are things that only God Himself can perform, and therefore are clear proof of the Messiah. Those 3 Messianic miracles are: healing leprosy, casting out a mute demon, and giving sight to a man born blind. By performing these miracles, especially giving sight to a man born blind, Jesus demonstrates His divine authority and identity as the Messiah. The healing of the man born blind is not just a miraculous act of compassion but also a fulfillment of a Messianic sign known by the religious leaders. Despite witnessing this clear evidence in seeing the receipts, the Pharisees refuse to acknowledge Jesus' Messianic role because it challenges their authority and their traditions.
Their spiritual blindness prevents Pharisees from seeing the truth that is evident in Jesus' works and teachings. This highlights the contrast between those who are open to Jesus' message and those who are spiritually blind.
Similarly for us today, spiritual blindness can keep us from recognizing and accepting the truth of Jesus Christ, even with undeniable evidence of Jesus’ divine power and identity
Spiritual blindness is what keeps us from recognizing and accepting the truth of Jesus Christ. If we open our hearts and minds to Him and place our faith in Him, Jesus can heal this spiritual blindness. To overcome spiritual blindness, we must first believe in Jesus. In this case, believing truly is seeing.
Our spiritual blindness manifests in our lives by our old nature from Adam and Eve living in this fallen world, rejecting Christ, not seeing the manifestations of God, and not accepting discernment from the Spirit of God necessary to understand spiritual truths. To reject Christ is spiritual blindness hoping that no one will find out that you are Christian and you have a relationship with Christ. Spiritual blindness is also deciding not to resist worldly systems of oppression by speaking up for what is right. Spiritual blindness is not recognizing that other human neighbors were created in the image of God and should receive truth in love and compassion.
Spiritual blindness can also manifest as a stubborn refusal to allow God to transform us. Relying on God’s Will, confessing and repenting, and putting aside our selfish desire, will allow us to see past our own preconceived notions and prejudices.
We can overcome spiritual blindness with practical steps and ensure that we are truly seeing as Jesus intends:
For those who do not accept Jesus Christ the practical steps are: (1) In humility acknowledge your blindness in making a U-turn back towards God; (2) See and declare Jesus as your Savior; (3) Hear and respond to the Word of God spoken by Jesus Christ with faith in Jesus
For the unbelievers or those still exploring this faith, you must acknowledge your blindness. This can be challenging because it requires humility and a willingness to see beyond our own perspectives and assumptions. It's about honestly assessing where we might be missing the truth or ignoring God's presence in our lives. This is done through the process of repentance where we turn away from our previous ways of thinking and living. As we open our hearts to Jesus, He helps us to see the world and ourselves in a new light, guiding us toward a life of purpose, truth, and grace.
Next is to know that believing in your heart and mind is seeing that Jesus is the Savior. The man that was born blind didn’t have the capabilities to physically see miraculous signs of Jesus. The man first believed Jesus to be a prophet and then as his Lord. When you turn to Christ as your Lord and Savior, you will begin to see Jesus differently. Romans 10:9 declares, “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
An unbeliever must develop faith in Jesus Christ. “Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). You hear the word of Christ and the word can save you just like it did the blind man. The man never asked to be healed even though he did welcome it. Jesus didn’t mention that He intended to perform a healing before slapping the mud on his eyelids and telling him to go wash off in the pool healed from blindness. The man is hearing a command of God, by the word of God, spoken by Jesus Christ. It is the power of the God’s Word in the heart that compels the blind man to respond to the Word of God. By accepting Jesus’ word by faith, the man accepted Jesus before he received healing. Accepting Jesus is like the demand to “show the receipt.”
We invite you to learn more about Jesus, and your eyes of faith. Please contact South Bay Community Church office at www.sobcc.org or (510) 490-9500.
For those who have already come to faith in Jesus Christ, the practical steps to maintain spiritual sight is an ongoing journey: (1) Continue to connect with God and Jesus by remaining in the light of daily spiritual habits; (2) Grow together with other believers including sharing your faith with others; (3) Go out and change the world through service in helping others and taking a stand for justice.
You must continue to Connect with God and live a life honoring Christ by remaining in the Light. Building spiritual habits such as daily prayer, reflection, nature walks, fasting, or listening to the divine will help your ongoing life journey.
You must Grow Together with other believers, connect with a small group, look for opportunities to share your faith with others, disciple someone, or make it known to others the faith you have in Jesus Christ.
Then, being transformed by God on the inside, you engage in action to walk the walk to change the world. This can be done by helping others in need through community service, service projects, and taking a stand for justice.
This same skepticism is like what Jesus encountered during His ministry. He encountered many who were spiritually blind. Even though the people saw the proof, many people still didn’t believe that Jesus was the Messiah.
Before we dive into our scripture text in John Chapter 9, let's briefly recap the events leading up to this chapter, all of which are instances of Jesus facing opposition. In John Chapters 1-8, Jesus continues to face opposition from people that he encounters even though they have witnessed him performing miracles. Despite these signs, many people still don't believe in Him.
Jesus said in John 3:11-12 “I assure you, we tell you what we know and have seen, and yet you won’t believe our testimony. But if you don’t believe me when I tell you about earthly things, how can you possibly believe if I tell you about heavenly things?”
Then, in John 6:35-36, 35 “Jesus replied, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. 36 But you haven’t believed in me even though you have seen me.’” Here, Jesus directly addresses the people's unbelief, pointing out that despite witnessing His miracles and hearing His teachings in seeing the receipts, they still failed to believe in Him.
This theme of disbelief and rejection sets the stage for the events in John 9, where Jesus encounters a man born blind and performs a miraculous healing. In chapter 9, there is still some disputing and debating over the identity of Jesus. Even though the nation of Israel as a whole was rejecting Jesus, there were still opportunities for individuals to accept Christ as the Messiah. At this point the nation’s leaders were rejecting Jesus while the outcasts were accepting Jesus. This story of the blind man is an example of the choice between rejection and acceptance.
On the final day of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus encounters a man who was born blind. Jesus spits in the dirt to make mud, rubs the mud on his eyelids, and then tells him to go wash it off in the pool of Siloan. After he washes it off, he is now able to see. Following this miraculous event, the man is then taken to the Pharisees where he is questioned on how he got his sight. The Pharisees didn’t believe the man, so then they went to ask his parents (let me see the receipt). His parents said “well go ask our son. He is old enough to speak for himself.”
In our scripture sermon text (John 9:35-41), Jesus taught about spiritual blindness
“35 When Jesus heard what had happened, he found the man and asked, ‘Do you believe in the Son of Man?’ 36 The man answered, ‘Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him.’ 37 ‘You have seen him,’ Jesus said, ‘and he is speaking to you!’ 38 ‘Yes, Lord, I believe!’ the man said. And he worshiped Jesus. 39 Then Jesus told him, ‘I entered this world to render judgment—to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they see that they are blind.’ 40 Some Pharisees who were standing nearby heard him and asked, ‘Are you saying we’re blind?’41 ‘If you were blind, you wouldn’t be guilty,’ Jesus replied. ‘But you remain guilty because you claim you can see.’” (John 9:35-41). Jesus came to bring enlightenment and truth to those who are humble and open to His message, and to expose the spiritual blindness of those who think they can see. The Pharisees, overhearing Jesus' words, question whether He is accusing them of being blind. Jesus' response is both a challenge and a clarification. He implies that if they are truly unaware of their spiritual blindness (like someone physically blind), they would not be guilty. However, because they claim to have spiritual insight and reject Jesus despite clear evidence of His works, they remain guilty of their sin. This indicates that their willful rejection and pride keep them in darkness, even as they claim to see the light.
Two acts of discredit events occur. The Pharisees fought (1) to discredit the event of the actual healing and (2) to discredit Jesus as the Messiah. They weren’t interested in the facts or in knowing the truth because in their minds, they already knew the truth and already were disciples of someone else, Moses. Jewish teachings denied the truth of Jesus Christ as Messiah.
There are 3 Messianic miracles. These Messianic miracles are things that only God Himself can perform, and therefore are clear proof of the Messiah. Those 3 Messianic miracles are: healing leprosy, casting out a mute demon, and giving sight to a man born blind. By performing these miracles, especially giving sight to a man born blind, Jesus demonstrates His divine authority and identity as the Messiah. The healing of the man born blind is not just a miraculous act of compassion but also a fulfillment of a Messianic sign known by the religious leaders. Despite witnessing this clear evidence in seeing the receipts, the Pharisees refuse to acknowledge Jesus' Messianic role because it challenges their authority and their traditions.
Their spiritual blindness prevents Pharisees from seeing the truth that is evident in Jesus' works and teachings. This highlights the contrast between those who are open to Jesus' message and those who are spiritually blind.
Similarly for us today, spiritual blindness can keep us from recognizing and accepting the truth of Jesus Christ, even with undeniable evidence of Jesus’ divine power and identity
Spiritual blindness is what keeps us from recognizing and accepting the truth of Jesus Christ. If we open our hearts and minds to Him and place our faith in Him, Jesus can heal this spiritual blindness. To overcome spiritual blindness, we must first believe in Jesus. In this case, believing truly is seeing.
Our spiritual blindness manifests in our lives by our old nature from Adam and Eve living in this fallen world, rejecting Christ, not seeing the manifestations of God, and not accepting discernment from the Spirit of God necessary to understand spiritual truths. To reject Christ is spiritual blindness hoping that no one will find out that you are Christian and you have a relationship with Christ. Spiritual blindness is also deciding not to resist worldly systems of oppression by speaking up for what is right. Spiritual blindness is not recognizing that other human neighbors were created in the image of God and should receive truth in love and compassion.
Spiritual blindness can also manifest as a stubborn refusal to allow God to transform us. Relying on God’s Will, confessing and repenting, and putting aside our selfish desire, will allow us to see past our own preconceived notions and prejudices.
We can overcome spiritual blindness with practical steps and ensure that we are truly seeing as Jesus intends:
For those who do not accept Jesus Christ the practical steps are: (1) In humility acknowledge your blindness in making a U-turn back towards God; (2) See and declare Jesus as your Savior; (3) Hear and respond to the Word of God spoken by Jesus Christ with faith in Jesus
For the unbelievers or those still exploring this faith, you must acknowledge your blindness. This can be challenging because it requires humility and a willingness to see beyond our own perspectives and assumptions. It's about honestly assessing where we might be missing the truth or ignoring God's presence in our lives. This is done through the process of repentance where we turn away from our previous ways of thinking and living. As we open our hearts to Jesus, He helps us to see the world and ourselves in a new light, guiding us toward a life of purpose, truth, and grace.
Next is to know that believing in your heart and mind is seeing that Jesus is the Savior. The man that was born blind didn’t have the capabilities to physically see miraculous signs of Jesus. The man first believed Jesus to be a prophet and then as his Lord. When you turn to Christ as your Lord and Savior, you will begin to see Jesus differently. Romans 10:9 declares, “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
An unbeliever must develop faith in Jesus Christ. “Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). You hear the word of Christ and the word can save you just like it did the blind man. The man never asked to be healed even though he did welcome it. Jesus didn’t mention that He intended to perform a healing before slapping the mud on his eyelids and telling him to go wash off in the pool healed from blindness. The man is hearing a command of God, by the word of God, spoken by Jesus Christ. It is the power of the God’s Word in the heart that compels the blind man to respond to the Word of God. By accepting Jesus’ word by faith, the man accepted Jesus before he received healing. Accepting Jesus is like the demand to “show the receipt.”
We invite you to learn more about Jesus, and your eyes of faith. Please contact South Bay Community Church office at www.sobcc.org or (510) 490-9500.
For those who have already come to faith in Jesus Christ, the practical steps to maintain spiritual sight is an ongoing journey: (1) Continue to connect with God and Jesus by remaining in the light of daily spiritual habits; (2) Grow together with other believers including sharing your faith with others; (3) Go out and change the world through service in helping others and taking a stand for justice.
You must continue to Connect with God and live a life honoring Christ by remaining in the Light. Building spiritual habits such as daily prayer, reflection, nature walks, fasting, or listening to the divine will help your ongoing life journey.
You must Grow Together with other believers, connect with a small group, look for opportunities to share your faith with others, disciple someone, or make it known to others the faith you have in Jesus Christ.
Then, being transformed by God on the inside, you engage in action to walk the walk to change the world. This can be done by helping others in need through community service, service projects, and taking a stand for justice.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS INCLUDING FAMILY GROUPS
Sermon Quick Summary
-When has the divine (God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit) provided undeniable evidence of divine power and identity? -What are the challenges in removing skepticism even when provided proof of divine power? Why?
Our natural inclination is to rely heavily on our physical senses (demand a receipt or demand proof from pictures or videos) to confirm the reality in our heart and mind of what we hear
-How dependent are you on proof to confirm reality?
-In what ways does dependence on proof shape reality in your heart and mind in determining your worldview?
Even with receipts or actual proof, Jesus encountered skepticism from those who were spiritually blind.
-Why is it so important to point people to the all sufficient acceptance of Jesus to fulfill our needs?
In our scripture sermon text (John 9:35-41), Jesus taught about spiritual blindness
-In what ways does faith and acceptance of Jesus supersede feelings of guilt from being spiritually blind?
Similarly for us today, spiritual blindness can keep us from recognizing and accepting the truth of Jesus Christ, even with undeniable evidence of Jesus’ divine power and identity
-In what ways can spiritual blindness manifest in your life journey if blindness keeps you from recognizing and accepting the truth in Jesus Christ?
For those who do not accept Jesus Christ the practical steps are….
-For an unbeliever in Jesus, what is the importance of humbly acknowledging your spiritual blindness that must be healed, declaring Jesus as your Savior, and hearing the Word of God for faith in Jesus?
For those who have already come to faith in Jesus Christ, the practical steps to maintain spiritual sight is an ongoing journey…
-For a believer who has come to faith in Jesus, what are the practical steps to continuously maintain spiritual sight and avoiding blindness in the life-long process of maturing spiritually?
Sermon Quick Summary
-When has the divine (God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit) provided undeniable evidence of divine power and identity? -What are the challenges in removing skepticism even when provided proof of divine power? Why?
Our natural inclination is to rely heavily on our physical senses (demand a receipt or demand proof from pictures or videos) to confirm the reality in our heart and mind of what we hear
-How dependent are you on proof to confirm reality?
-In what ways does dependence on proof shape reality in your heart and mind in determining your worldview?
Even with receipts or actual proof, Jesus encountered skepticism from those who were spiritually blind.
-Why is it so important to point people to the all sufficient acceptance of Jesus to fulfill our needs?
In our scripture sermon text (John 9:35-41), Jesus taught about spiritual blindness
-In what ways does faith and acceptance of Jesus supersede feelings of guilt from being spiritually blind?
Similarly for us today, spiritual blindness can keep us from recognizing and accepting the truth of Jesus Christ, even with undeniable evidence of Jesus’ divine power and identity
-In what ways can spiritual blindness manifest in your life journey if blindness keeps you from recognizing and accepting the truth in Jesus Christ?
For those who do not accept Jesus Christ the practical steps are….
-For an unbeliever in Jesus, what is the importance of humbly acknowledging your spiritual blindness that must be healed, declaring Jesus as your Savior, and hearing the Word of God for faith in Jesus?
For those who have already come to faith in Jesus Christ, the practical steps to maintain spiritual sight is an ongoing journey…
-For a believer who has come to faith in Jesus, what are the practical steps to continuously maintain spiritual sight and avoiding blindness in the life-long process of maturing spiritually?
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