God Does Not Hear Sinners

God Does Not Hear Sinners - John 9:31

JOHN 9 BIBLE STUDY ◄
John 9:24-29 Give God the Glory

John 9:30-34 God Does Not Hear Sinners

JOHN 9:30-34 30 The man answered and said to them, “Well, it's amazing that you do not know where He is from, yet He has opened my eyes! 31 Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshipper of God and does His will, He hears him. 32 Since the beginning of time it has never been heard that anyone opened the eyes of one born blind. 33 If this Man were not from God, He could do nothing.” 34 They answered and said to him, “You were born full of sins, and you are teaching us?” And they cast him out.

Does the healed blind man back down?
No, he stands his ground and testifies about Jesus.

What is his demeanor in front of the religious leaders?
He does not demonstrate fear of or being intimidated by them or the threat of being put out of the synagogue.

What is remarkable about that?
Having been born blind and therefore deemed to have been “born full of sins” (John 9:34), he must have been ostracized all of his life. This was his chance to impress the religious leaders - tell them what they want to hear, if needed - and gain acceptance into the community. Instead, he stood by the truth and the One who healed him.

What is commendable about his reply to their admission of not knowing where Jesus is from?
Instead of speculating about Jesus' hometown or place of birth, he addresses Jesus' spiritual origin.

Based on what does he reply, “Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, He hears him” (John 9:31)?
The Old Testament: “The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous” (Proverbs 15:29).

What does that imply?
He had been listening to the Old Testament being read by those who could see.

How would you characterize what he tells the Pharisees?
He doesn’t get into complicated theology. He just tells them what he knows from Scripture and what Jesus has done for him.

What does he even admit in John 9:25?
What he doesn't know.

What are the lessons for us?
It’s never too early to be a witness for Jesus. Being a witness doesn't mean we must have all of the answers; it involves simply telling people what Jesus did for us and what we do know about Him.

When did you last witness for Jesus?