A blind man and Jesus

1. 1) Is it possible that parents’ sin will bear fruit in their children? (Galatians 6:7-8)

    2) Please give an illustration.

2. 1) Is it still possible for children to bear their parents’ fruit, even though their (parents’) sins have been forgiven by God after their repentance?

    2) Please give an illustration from King David’s life? (2 Samuel 12:13-14).

3. How many generations will suffer as the consequence of parents’ sin? (Exodus 20:5-6)

4. 1) What was the response of the disciples when they saw a blind man from birth?

2) Could their search for the past issue help the present problem of this blind man?

3) How did Jesus look at this blind man?

4) What thought did Jesus have to bless this blind man?

5) Is healing of the sick God’s blessing for all of them?

6) Why did Jesus heal this blind man?

7) Why does Jesus answer our prayer when we pray in His name? (John 14:13)

8) How should we be careful about praying using Jesus’ name?

5. 1) What kinds of suffering can you think about in our life?

    2) How do we look at the cause of our suffering?

    3) What would be the best way to deal with sufferings, afflictions, or trials?

    4) How do you think Jesus would deal with our problems?

6. How did Paul look at the cause of his severe affliction during his ministry? (2 Corinthians 1:6)

7. How did Paul look at the cause of his imprisonment? (Philippians 1:14)

8. How did God bless this blind man?

9. Is it possible that any kind of suffering or trials can become God’s blessing?

10. Did the blind man really believe that his eyesight would be restored by following Jesus’ instruction?

11. What is the secret to experience God’s miracle in the midst of adversities?

Life application:

1. Would you like to go through life’s sufferings or trials?
2. In case you have to go through these trials, can you still give thanks to God in any kind of afflictions?
3. If yes, please give reasons.

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father who is in charge of the universe and our lives. Thank you for allowing me to go through afflictions and trials. Help me to repent my sin if my adversities are related to my sin.  Dear Jesus! I bring all my problems before you. Please, give me wisdom to understand Your will and use me according to God’s eternal plan to expand the kingdom of God on this earth to bring God’s glory.  I pray in the name of Jesus Christ.  Amen!