TOPIC: GREAT INSIGHT
TEXT: JOHN 9:1-41
Memory Verse: John 9:39
And Jesus said for judgement I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind. (KJV)
>>Getting Started
Evangelism can become a natural part of our lives when we realize that the most effective evangelism takes place in the context of everyday conversation with friends, neighbours, and associates. When Jesus is the most important person in our lives, what He is doing and has done will flow naturally into the conversations of our day. It won't be forced.
God desires to use us to evangelize our immediate environs and beyond. This we can do by first praying, then by living in such a way that God's light shines through us, and finally by sharing the truth about what God has done for us in everyday conversations. As we do our part to bring light to the spiritually blind, we can trust the Holy Spirit will do the rest.
>>Goals
- To understand why people need to have their eyes opened to God's truth;
- How Jesus gives Hope to those who are spiritually blind;
- And how we can share our personal experience in Christ with those who live in spiritual darkness.
>>Discussion Questions
1. Read jn 9:1-12. Can every illness be directly traced to an individual's sins? Explain.
>>Note: It wasn't the spit, the mud, or the pool of Siloam that gave the man the sight; his faith and obedience opened the door for Jesus to heal him. Though physically blind, he had enough spiritual vision to obey Jesus.
2. What should be our responsibility when we share what Jesus has done for us? (jn 9: 13-17)
3. Read jn 9:18-23. What do you think made the the Pharisees to grasp at straws instead of exploring the miraculous truth before them? How and why do people respond that same way today?
4. What can we learn from this man's example? (jn 9:24-32)
5. What might we lose if we are faithful witnesses for Christ? Is it worth it? (jn 9:35-41)
>>Invitation Option
If you have not made Jesus your Lord, or if you no longer live the testimony you once had, ask Jesus to forgive you and be the leader of your life.
>>Conclusion
Though some people may not be willing to hear about Jesus, there will always be those who are willing to accept the invitation He offers. And there will be others whom God will draw to Himself using the actions of your life and the words you boldly share. As you make yourself available to God, may He lead you t those whose hearts are ready to receive the Message that will end their blindness.
>> **Daily** **Dew** **Drop**
Mon -Young & Inspired - Job 32:6-8
Tues -Go for the substance -Psa 119:97-100
Wed -Source of Great Peace -Psa 119:64-165
Thurs -Learn and impact Others - Ezra 7:6-10
Fri -Commissioned & Empowered - Acts 26:16-18
Sat -Do the Right - 2 Cor 13:7-14
SOURCE: TEENS SOLUTION DEPARTMENT, ASSEMBLIES OF GOD NIGERIA
POSTED BY: VICTOR CHINONSO EKE
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