Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Character Studies from John 9 – Part 2

1. The Disciples: Dangers of Assumptions

Judgments based on external circumstances

Correction received from the Lord Jesus Christ

2. The Parents: Dangers of Fearing People

Compromise of truth

Strained relationships with loved ones

Silent witness for Jesus

3. The Pharisees: Dangers of Christ-less Religiosity

Division among believers

Defensiveness of one’s position

Hostility toward believers

4. The Blind Man: A Life Changed By Jesus Christ

Personal need met by Jesus Christ

Personal conviction developed about Jesus Christ

Personal fellowship enjoyed with Jesus Christ

TODAY

5. Jesus Christ: His Display of Compassion

a. The action of meeting a personal, specific, physical need: John 9:17, Philippians 4:14-16, Philippians 1:5

b. The action of meeting an ongoing personal spiritual need:  John 9:35-38, 1 John 3:17-18, Philippians 1:23-26, 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5