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 worshipper of God and...

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). They failed....

Background We may have not noticed this, but several Bible verses have found their way into our daily conversations amongst non-Christians and especially in the media. This is indeed a wonderful development as it shows that scriptural verses receive recognition and attribution in the world we live in. Aim In this presentation, I shall make references to some (not all) of these verses and how they are used in the media and daily conversations. It will also show the verses’ context in the...