The Jews/Pharisees were determined to dispute and unsettle the claims of the healed man. They failed miserably. The man was equally determined to defend the Lord. He challenged them instead to disprove his claim, angering the Jews even further. Healed Man’s Immediate Testimony The man answered and said to them, “Why, this is a marvellous thing, that you do not know where He is from. Yet, He has opened my eyes! Now we know God does not answer sinners, but if anyone is a worshi

Context & Introduction I read and studied the Book of John chapter 9 when I was in hospital recently and decided to write and expound upon this heart-warming episode. Prior to this, Jesus had begun His ministry and confounded his critics and listeners alike. He spoke of himself “before Abraham was I” (John 8:58). He had cleansed others of demon possession and gave several warnings to those who opposed his divine message. Their response was to attempt to stone him (John 8:59).

For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing,And their eyes they have closed,Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears,Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn,So that I should heal them.’ (Matthew 13:15) Many people today, including some who claim to be faithful in their religion, choose to side with scientific explanations over biblical proofs regarding matters such as the origin of the universe and life t

Key Verse: Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV): “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Each time I read verses about parenting, I struggle with a sense of guilt, wondering whether I had failed to do my part when my child fell away. During bro. William Chen’s visit to Skudai in June this year, he shared Proverbs 22:6 with us and explained that his instructor had warned him to teach this verse as a principle, not a guarantee. This teaching s

The kings of Israel and Judah are fascinating, representing a large part of Israel’s history and taking up most of the books in the Old Testament. Most of them were bad kings, especially in the case of Israel - But in this article, I want to focus on a good king, King Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat was the son of Asa, and like his father, he did what was right in the sight of God. He purged idols from the land, sent his leaders, the Levites, and priests throughout the land, all of