John 9:1,3-5,20

Illustration of John 9:3 -- "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life."

Inspirational illustration of John 9:3 -- "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life."

Illustration of John 9:4 NLT -- [Jesus said,] "We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work.

Illustration of John 9:18-23 NLT -- The Jewish leaders still refused to believe the man had been blind and could now see, so they called in his parents. They asked them, "Is this your son? Was he born blind? If so, how can he now see?" His parents replied, "We know this is our son and that he was born blind, but we don't know how he can see or who healed him. Ask him. He is old enough to speak for himself." His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders, who had announced that anyone saying Jesus was the Messiah would be expelled from the synagogue. That's why they said, "He is old enough. Ask him."