Gospel of John 9-12
9-Man born blind
10-Shepherd’s life threatened
11-Friend of Jesus dies
12-His time is coming to an end, give him your gifts now
There is no substitute for being in class, but there is no substitute for looking at a text after you’ve taught/participated in/heard a lesson either. I will not try here to reteach or even cover the issues address from class (although I have thought it would be cool to record your comments), instead I’ll just highlight the scripture.
We are not of this world. When our lives are broken we are temporarily messed up. By temporarily I mean for a very short time. During that time we are offered temporary healing (although ultimately eternal), and in ch. 9 we get to see, feel, and imagine God doing this for a guy. What kind of healing do you need? What kind of healing does God give everyone? Where is the dark part of you? In the story some didn’t believe the man, Who would not support your faith? Some wanted to rebuke him for telling of the beauty among the ugliness that is Christ’s redemptive work, do you have a rebuker, a discourager, a slow you downer? What does God have to do to help you live for Him? Wouldn’t it be sad if the guy wnet and lived life just like he did before?
In 10, the good shepherd lets us know how it goes down everyday. Everyday some try to jump out but are rescued, everyday some avoid protection, everyday some close their ears and eyes and minds and hearts to goodness. And rightliving, goodness, holiness, and mission can get you hurt by the world. rightliving rarely does, goodness rarely does, holiness will get rediculed, but mission will get you hurt. But don’t get tight, live lose in your mission. Live with passion. When you have a car accident and are lose the impact isn’t usually as bad. Live lose in Mission for Jesus, active faith that attempts to influence others for Christ is the only way.