“Jesus Opens the Eyes of the Blind”

John 9:1-41 - Jerry Scheumann

In opening the eyes of the man born blind, Jesus is revealing that He is indeed the Light of the World, who brings  sight for the spiritual blind but also results in hardening for those who are wilfully blind.  

“Birth Defects and God’s Good Purpose”

John 9:1-7 - Jerry Scheumann

God's purpose in birth defects and illnesses from birth are so  that the works of God might be displayed: for his glory to be revealed and for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose.