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Signs of Divinity

- OVERVIEW

This week, we’ll study signs that reveal Jesus is both God and man. Through His miracles, Jesus proved His divine power while living as a human. He didn’t use His divine power for personal gain but depended on the Father and the Holy Spirit. We’ll see how Jesus fed 5,000 people, gave sight to the blind, and raised Lazarus from the dead. Each of these acts helps us understand that Jesus is the Son of God.

- SATURDAY – Introduction

- Memory Text

John 11:25-26

KJV 25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

CEV 25 Jesus then said, “I am the one who raises the dead to life! Everyone who has faith in me will live, even if they die. 26 And everyone who lives because of faith in me will never really die. Do you believe this?”

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- Lesson

The Bible tells us that Jesus is God’s eternal Son. Jesus has always existed and, even when He came to live on earth, He remained divine. He performed miracles that pointed to His divinity, like feeding thousands, healing the blind, and raising the dead. However, He did not perform these miracles through His own power. Instead, He depended on the Father and the Holy Spirit, showing us how to trust God in our own lives.

This week, we’ll look at three important miracles that show Jesus’ divine nature and how people responded—some believed, while others doubted or opposed Him. Each miracle reveals more about Jesus and why we can trust Him as our Savior.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that Jesus was both human and divine. His actions reflected God’s power and love. Even while on earth, Jesus carried God’s wisdom and authority, but He chose to live as a man, relying on God’s guidance and power.

- Conclusion

Through Jesus’ life, we see God’s love and power. His miracles teach us to trust Him as our Savior and rely on God just as He did.

- Reflection

Why is it important to know that Jesus is both God and human?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How did Jesus show He was divine through His miracles?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- SUNDAY – The Feeding of the Five Thousand

- Lesson

Read John 6:1-14

KJV 1 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. 4 And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. 5 When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? 6 And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do. 7 Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, 9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? 10 And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. 11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. 12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. 13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten. 14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.

CEV 1 Jesus crossed Lake Galilee, which was also known as Lake Tiberias. 2 A large crowd had seen him work miracles to heal the sick, and those people went with him. 3-4 It was almost time for the Jewish festival of Passover, and Jesus went up on a mountain with his disciples and sat down. 5 When Jesus saw the large crowd coming toward him, he asked Philip, “Where will we get enough food to feed all these people?” 6 He said this to test Philip, since he already knew what he was going to do. 7 Philip answered, “Don't you know that it would take almost a year's wages just to buy only a little bread for each of these people?” 8 Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the disciples. He spoke up and said, 9 “There is a boy here who has five small loaves of barley bread and two fish. But what good is that with all these people?” 10 The ground was covered with grass, and Jesus told his disciples to tell everyone to sit down. About 5,000 men were in the crowd. 11 Jesus took the bread in his hands and gave thanks to God. Then he passed the bread to the people, and he did the same with the fish, until everyone had plenty to eat. 12 The people ate all they wanted, and Jesus told his disciples to gather up the leftovers, so that nothing would be wasted. 13 The disciples gathered them up and filled twelve large baskets with what was left over from the five barley loaves. 14 After the people had seen Jesus work this miracle, they began saying, “This must be the Prophet who is to come into the world!”

1. The Setting of the Miracle – John 6:1-2

KJV 1 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.

CEV 1 Jesus crossed Lake Galilee, which was also known as Lake Tiberias. 2 A large crowd had seen him work miracles to heal the sick, and those people went with him.

Jesus crosses to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee, where a large crowd follows Him because of His healing miracles.

2. Jesus Ascends the Mountain – John 6:3-4

KJV 3 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. 4 And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.

CEV 3-4 It was almost time for the Jewish festival of Passover, and Jesus went up on a mountain with his disciples and sat down.

Jesus and His disciples go up a mountain, preparing for a significant event as the Passover Festival was near.

3. The Problem of Feeding the Crowd – John 6:5-6

KJV 5 When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? 6 And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.

CEV 5 When Jesus saw the large crowd coming toward him, he asked Philip, “Where will we get enough food to feed all these people?” 6 He said this to test Philip, since he already knew what he was going to do.

Seeing the large crowd, Jesus tests Philip by asking where to buy bread for the people, highlighting the disciples' limitations.

4. Philip and Andrew’s Responses – John 6:7-9

KJV 7 Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, 9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?

CEV 7 Philip answered, “Don't you know that it would take almost a year's wages just to buy only a little bread for each of these people?” 8 Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the disciples. He spoke up and said, 9 “There is a boy here who has five small loaves of barley bread and two fish. But what good is that with all these people?”

Philip answers that even a large sum of money would not buy enough bread for everyone to have a little; Andrew mentions a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish but doubts it's enough.

5. The Miracle of Multiplication – John 6:10-11

KJV 10 And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. 11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

CEV 10 The ground was covered with grass, and Jesus told his disciples to tell everyone to sit down. About 5,000 men were in the crowd. 11 Jesus took the bread in his hands and gave thanks to God. Then he passed the bread to the people, and he did the same with the fish, until everyone had plenty to eat.

Jesus has the people sit down, gives thanks, and distributes the loaves and fish, which miraculously multiply to feed all.

6. Gathering the Leftovers – John 6:12-13

KJV 12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. 13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.

CEV 12 The people ate all they wanted, and Jesus told his disciples to gather up the leftovers, so that nothing would be wasted. 13 The disciples gathered them up and filled twelve large baskets with what was left over from the five barley loaves.

After everyone is full, Jesus instructs them to gather the pieces left over, resulting in twelve baskets of leftovers, ensuring no waste.

7. The People’s Reaction – John 6:14

KJV 14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.

CEV 14 After the people had seen Jesus work this miracle, they began saying, “This must be the Prophet who is to come into the world!”

The people, witnessing the miracle, proclaim Jesus as "the Prophet who is to come into the world," recognizing His messianic role.

Jesus fed a large crowd with only five loaves of bread and two fish. This miracle reminds us of God’s power to provide, even when there seems to be too little. The Passover celebration was near, and Jesus’ miracle pointed to God’s past provision for Israel during Moses’ time.

Just like God provided manna in the desert, Jesus provided food for thousands. This miracle helped people see that Jesus was not only a great teacher but someone who could meet their needs in amazing ways.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White tells us that Jesus had great compassion. When He saw people in need, He provided for them. God wants us to trust Him because He can meet our needs, just as He fed the 5,000 with so little.

- Conclusion

Through Jesus, we see that God cares for us. No matter our needs, God can provide in miraculous ways.

- Reflection

What does the feeding of the 5,000 teach us about God?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How did Jesus show kindness in this miracle?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- MONDAY – “Surely, He Is the Prophet”

- Lesson

Read John 6:26-36

KJV 26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. 27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. 28 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. 30 They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work? 31 Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat. 32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. 34 Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. 35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. 36 But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not.

CEV 26 Jesus answered, “I tell you for certain that you are not looking for me because you saw the miracles, but because you ate all the food you wanted. 27 Don't work for food that spoils. Work for food that gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give you this food, because God the Father has given him the right to do so.” 28 “What exactly does God want us to do?” the people asked. 29 Jesus answered, “God wants you to have faith in the one he sent.” 30 They replied, “What miracle will you work, so that we can have faith in you? What will you do? 31 For example, when our ancestors were in the desert, they were given manna to eat. It happened just as the Scriptures say, ‘God gave them bread from heaven to eat.’ ” 32 Jesus then told them, “I tell you for certain that Moses wasn't the one who gave you bread from heaven. My Father is the one who gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 And the bread that God gives is the one who came down from heaven to give life to the world.” 34 The people said, “Sir, give us this bread and don't ever stop!” 35 Jesus replied: I am the bread that gives life! No one who comes to me will ever be hungry. No one who has faith in me will ever be thirsty. 36 I have told you already that you have seen me and still do not have faith in me.

1. Jesus Addresses the Crowd's Motivation – John 6:26-27

KJV 26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. 27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

CEV 26 Jesus answered, “I tell you for certain that you are not looking for me because you saw the miracles, but because you ate all the food you wanted. 27 Don't work for food that spoils. Work for food that gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give you this food, because God the Father has given him the right to do so.”

Jesus tells the crowd that they seek Him not for His signs but because they ate the loaves and were filled. He advises them to work for food that endures to eternal life, which He can give because God the Father has authorized Him.

2. The Crowd's Inquiry About Works – John 6:28-29

KJV 28 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

CEV 28 “What exactly does God want us to do?” the people asked. 29 Jesus answered, “God wants you to have faith in the one he sent.”

The crowd asks Jesus what they should do to perform the works of God. Jesus responds that the work of God is to believe in the one He has sent.

3. Request for a Sign – John 6:30-31

KJV 30 They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work? 31 Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.

CEV 30 They replied, “What miracle will you work, so that we can have faith in you? What will you do? 31 For example, when our ancestors were in the desert, they were given manna to eat. It happened just as the Scriptures say, ‘God gave them bread from heaven to eat.’ ”

The crowd asks for a sign to believe in Him, citing the manna their ancestors ate in the desert as an example, suggesting that Moses gave them bread from heaven.

4. Jesus Clarifies the True Bread from Heaven – John 6:32-33

KJV 32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.

CEV 32 Jesus then told them, “I tell you for certain that Moses wasn't the one who gave you bread from heaven. My Father is the one who gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 And the bread that God gives is the one who came down from heaven to give life to the world.”

Jesus corrects them, stating that it was not Moses who gave the bread from heaven, but His Father who gives the true bread from heaven. He explains that the bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.

5. The Crowd's Request – John 6:34

KJV 34 Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.

CEV 34 The people said, “Sir, give us this bread and don't ever stop!”

Moved by His words, the crowd asks Jesus to always give them this bread.

6. Jesus Declares Himself as the Bread of Life – John 6:35

KJV 35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

CEV 35 Jesus replied: I am the bread that gives life! No one who comes to me will ever be hungry. No one who has faith in me will ever be thirsty.

Jesus declares that He is the bread of life; whoever comes to Him will never go hungry, and whoever believes in Him will never be thirsty.

After feeding the crowd, Jesus explained that He is the Bread of Life. People hoped He would become an earthly king and keep giving them free food. But Jesus wanted them to see a bigger truth—He is the spiritual Bread that gives eternal life.

This is the first of Jesus’ “I Am” statements, which show us who He is. Jesus is not just a provider of food; He is the one who fills our hearts with hope and satisfies our spiritual hunger.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that Jesus offers more than physical food. By coming to Jesus, we find spiritual “bread” that gives us life. Jesus reminds us to seek eternal truths rather than focusing on temporary needs.

- Conclusion

Through Jesus, we find true satisfaction and joy. He fills our spiritual hunger and gives us what we truly need.

- Reflection

What does Jesus mean by being the “Bread of Life”?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How can we focus more on spiritual needs than on material things?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- TUESDAY – The Healing of the Blind Man: 1

- Lesson

Read John 9:1-16

KJV 1 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. 6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, 7 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing. 8 The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? 9 Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he. 10 Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened? 11 He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight. 12 Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not. 13 They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. 14 And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. 15 Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. 16 Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

CEV 1 As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who had been blind since birth. 2 Jesus' disciples asked, “Teacher, why was this man born blind? Was it because he or his parents sinned?” 3 “No, it wasn't!” Jesus answered. “But because of his blindness, you will see God work a miracle for him. 4 As long as it is day, we must do what the one who sent me wants me to do. When night comes, no one can work. 5 While I am in the world, I am the light for the world.” 6 After Jesus said this, he spit on the ground. He made some mud and smeared it on the man's eyes. 7 Then he said, “Go wash off the mud in Siloam Pool.” The man went and washed in Siloam, which means “One Who Is Sent.” When he had washed off the mud, he could see. 8 The man's neighbors and the people who had seen him begging wondered if he really could be the same man. 9 Some of them said he was the same beggar, while others said he only looked like him. But he told them, “I am that man.” 10 “Then how can you see?” they asked. 11 He answered, “Someone named Jesus made some mud and smeared it on my eyes. He told me to go and wash it off in Siloam Pool. When I did, I could see.” 12 “Where is he now?” they asked. “I don't know,” he answered. 13-14 The day when Jesus made the mud and healed the man was a Sabbath. So the people took the man to the Pharisees. 15 They asked him how he was able to see, and he answered, “Jesus made some mud and smeared it on my eyes. Then after I washed it off, I could see.” 16 Some of the Pharisees said, “This man Jesus doesn't come from God. If he did, he would not break the law of the Sabbath.” Others asked, “How could someone who is a sinner work such a miracle?”Since the Pharisees could not agree among themselves,

1. Jesus Encounters a Blind Man – John 9:1-2

KJV 1 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

CEV 1 As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who had been blind since birth. 2 Jesus' disciples asked, “Teacher, why was this man born blind? Was it because he or his parents sinned?”

As Jesus walks with His disciples, they see a man blind from birth. The disciples ask Jesus if the man’s blindness is due to his own sin or his parents'.

2. Jesus Explains the Purpose of the Blindness – John 9:3-5

KJV 3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

CEV 3 “No, it wasn't!” Jesus answered. “But because of his blindness, you will see God work a miracle for him. 4 As long as it is day, we must do what the one who sent me wants me to do. When night comes, no one can work. 5 While I am in the world, I am the light for the world.”

Jesus answers that the man's blindness is neither due to his sin nor his parents', but to display the works of God. He mentions that as long as it is day, He must do the works of Him who sent Him, and while He is in the world, He is the light of the world.

3. Healing the Blind Man – John 9:6-7

KJV 6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, 7 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

CEV 6 After Jesus said this, he spit on the ground. He made some mud and smeared it on the man's eyes. 7 Then he said, “Go wash off the mud in Siloam Pool.” The man went and washed in Siloam, which means “One Who Is Sent.” When he had washed off the mud, he could see.

Jesus makes mud with His saliva, applies it to the man’s eyes, and tells him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. The man obeys and returns seeing.

4. The Neighbors’ Reaction – John 9:8-12

KJV 8 The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? 9 Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he. 10 Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened? 11 He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight. 12 Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.

CEV 8 The man's neighbors and the people who had seen him begging wondered if he really could be the same man. 9 Some of them said he was the same beggar, while others said he only looked like him. But he told them, “I am that man.” 10 “Then how can you see?” they asked. 11 He answered, “Someone named Jesus made some mud and smeared it on my eyes. He told me to go and wash it off in Siloam Pool. When I did, I could see.” 12 “Where is he now?” they asked. “I don't know,” he answered.

The neighbors and those who had seen the man begging are astonished and debate whether he is the same man. The healed man insists he is the one who was blind, and he explains how Jesus made him see.

5. Pharisees Investigate the Healing – John 9:13-16

KJV 13 They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. 14 And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. 15 Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. 16 Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

CEV 13-14 The day when Jesus made the mud and healed the man was a Sabbath. So the people took the man to the Pharisees. 15 They asked him how he was able to see, and he answered, “Jesus made some mud and smeared it on my eyes. Then after I washed it off, I could see.” 16 Some of the Pharisees said, “This man Jesus doesn't come from God. If he did, he would not break the law of the Sabbath.” Others asked, “How could someone who is a sinner work such a miracle?”Since the Pharisees could not agree among themselves,

The neighbors bring the formerly blind man to the Pharisees. Since the healing occurred on the Sabbath, some Pharisees say Jesus is not from God for not keeping the Sabbath, while others argue that a sinner could not perform such signs. They are divided.

Jesus healed a man born blind, showing that He is the Light of the World. His disciples thought the man’s blindness was caused by sin, but Jesus explained that God would be glorified through the healing.

Jesus’ action shows He has the power to open our eyes and help us see the truth. Just as He healed physical blindness, Jesus can also heal our spiritual blindness.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that many people are “blind” to God’s truth because of their pride. Jesus came to reveal God’s love and power, and by trusting Him, we can see more clearly.

- Conclusion

Jesus’ miracle teaches us that God opens our eyes to His love and truth. We can trust Him to guide us.

- Reflection

Why did Jesus heal the blind man?

Reveal Suggested Answer

What does this healing teach us about spiritual blindness?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- WEDNESDAY – The Healing of the Blind Man: 2

- Lesson

Read John 9:17-34

KJV 17 They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet. 18 But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight. 19 And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see? 20 His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind: 21 But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself. 22 These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. 23 Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him. 24 Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. 25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. 26 Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes? 27 He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples? 28 Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples. 29 We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is. 30 The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes. 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. 32 Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. 33 If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. 34 They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

CEV 17 they asked the man, “What do you say about this one who healed your eyes?” “He is a prophet!” the man told them. 18 But the Jewish leaders would not believe that the man had once been blind. They sent for his parents 19 and asked them, “Is this the son that you said was born blind? How can he now see?” 20 The man's parents answered, “We are certain that he is our son, and we know that he was born blind. 21 But we don't know how he got his sight or who gave it to him. Ask him! He is old enough to speak for himself.” 22-23 The man's parents said this because they were afraid of their leaders. The leaders had already agreed that no one was to have anything to do with anyone who said Jesus was the Messiah. 24 The leaders called the man back and said, “Swear by God to tell the truth! We know that Jesus is a sinner.” 25 The man replied, “I don't know if he is a sinner or not. All I know is that I used to be blind, but now I can see!” 26 “What did he do to you?” they asked. “How did he heal your eyes?” 27 The man answered, “I have already told you once, and you refused to listen. Why do you want me to tell you again? Do you also want to become his disciples?” 28 The leaders insulted the man and said, “You are his follower! We are followers of Moses. 29 We are sure God spoke to Moses, but we don't even know where Jesus comes from.” 30 “How strange!” the man replied. “He healed my eyes, and yet you don't know where he comes from. 31 We know that God listens only to people who love and obey him. God doesn't listen to sinners. 32 And this is the first time in history anyone has ever given sight to someone born blind. 33 Jesus could not do anything unless he came from God.” 34 The leaders told the man, “You have been a sinner since the day you were born! Do you think you can teach us anything?” Then they said, “You can never come back into any of our synagogues!”

1. The Pharisees Question the Healed Man – John 9:17

KJV 17 They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet.

CEV 17 they asked the man, “What do you say about this one who healed your eyes?” “He is a prophet!” the man told them.

The Pharisees ask the man about Jesus' identity in the context of how he had his sight restored. The man declares that Jesus is a prophet.

2. Investigation by the Parents – John 9:18-23

KJV 18 But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight. 19 And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see? 20 His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind: 21 But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself. 22 These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. 23 Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.

CEV 18 But the Jewish leaders would not believe that the man had once been blind. They sent for his parents 19 and asked them, “Is this the son that you said was born blind? How can he now see?” 20 The man's parents answered, “We are certain that he is our son, and we know that he was born blind. 21 But we don't know how he got his sight or who gave it to him. Ask him! He is old enough to speak for himself.” 22-23 The man's parents said this because they were afraid of their leaders. The leaders had already agreed that no one was to have anything to do with anyone who said Jesus was the Messiah.

The Jewish leaders do not believe the man was blind and had received his sight until they summon his parents. His parents confirm his blindness and his new ability to see, but they refrain from stating how it happened or who healed him, fearing expulsion from the synagogue.

3. Second Interrogation of the Healed Man – John 9:24-27

KJV 24 Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. 25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. 26 Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes? 27 He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?

CEV 24 The leaders called the man back and said, “Swear by God to tell the truth! We know that Jesus is a sinner.” 25 The man replied, “I don't know if he is a sinner or not. All I know is that I used to be blind, but now I can see!” 26 “What did he do to you?” they asked. “How did he heal your eyes?” 27 The man answered, “I have already told you once, and you refused to listen. Why do you want me to tell you again? Do you also want to become his disciples?”

The Pharisees again question the man, now insisting he give glory to God and not to Jesus, whom they label a sinner. The man challenges their disbelief by arguing the rarity of such a miracle if Jesus were not from God.

4. The Man’s Bold Testimony – John 9:28-33

KJV 28 Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples. 29 We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is. 30 The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes. 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. 32 Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. 33 If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.

CEV 28 The leaders insulted the man and said, “You are his follower! We are followers of Moses. 29 We are sure God spoke to Moses, but we don't even know where Jesus comes from.” 30 “How strange!” the man replied. “He healed my eyes, and yet you don't know where he comes from. 31 We know that God listens only to people who love and obey him. God doesn't listen to sinners. 32 And this is the first time in history anyone has ever given sight to someone born blind. 33 Jesus could not do anything unless he came from God.”

Frustrated by the persistent questioning, the man boldly asserts Jesus's divine origin, pointing out that God does not listen to sinners, but to the godly who do His will. He emphasizes the unprecedented nature of healing someone born blind, asserting that if Jesus were not from God, such a miracle would be impossible.

5. The Man is Expelled – John 9:34

KJV 34 They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

CEV 34 The leaders told the man, “You have been a sinner since the day you were born! Do you think you can teach us anything?” Then they said, “You can never come back into any of our synagogues!”

In response to his boldness, the Pharisees insult him and expel him from the synagogue, accusing him of being steeped in sin from birth.

As the healed man told people what Jesus had done, his faith grew stronger. But the Pharisees, who didn’t want to believe, became more “blind” to Jesus’ truth.

This story shows how Jesus helps us grow in faith while others may become “blind” if they refuse to believe. The man’s faith shows us that trusting Jesus can open our eyes to greater understanding.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that Jesus came to help us see God’s love. Those who are humble will see the truth, while those who are proud may miss it.

- Conclusion

Faith helps us understand more about Jesus, while disbelief blinds us from the truth.

- Reflection

How did the healed man’s faith grow after his healing?

Reveal Suggested Answer

Why couldn’t the Pharisees see the truth about Jesus?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- THURSDAY – The Resurrection of Lazarus

- Lesson

Read John 11:38-44

KJV 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. 40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. 42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. 44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

CEV 38 Jesus was still terribly upset. So he went to the tomb, which was a cave with a stone rolled against the entrance. 39 Then he told the people to roll the stone away. But Martha said, “Lord, you know that Lazarus has been dead four days, and there will be a bad smell.” 40 Jesus replied, “Didn't I tell you that if you had faith, you would see the glory of God?” 41 After the stone had been rolled aside, Jesus looked up toward heaven and prayed, “Father, I thank you for answering my prayer. 42 I know that you always answer my prayers. But I said this, so the people here would believe you sent me.” 43 When Jesus had finished praying, he shouted, “Lazarus, come out!” 44 The man who had been dead came out. His hands and feet were wrapped with strips of burial cloth, and a cloth covered his face. Jesus then told the people, “Untie him and let him go.”

1. Jesus at the Tomb – John 11:38

KJV 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.

CEV 38 Jesus was still terribly upset. So he went to the tomb, which was a cave with a stone rolled against the entrance.

Deeply moved again, Jesus comes to the tomb where Lazarus was laid. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance.

2. Jesus Commands to Remove the Stone – John 11:39

KJV 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.

CEV 39 Then he told the people to roll the stone away. But Martha said, “Lord, you know that Lazarus has been dead four days, and there will be a bad smell.”

Jesus instructs them to take away the stone. Martha, the sister of the deceased, warns of the potential smell since Lazarus had been dead for four days.

3. Jesus Reminds of the Promise – John 11:40

KJV 40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

CEV 40 Jesus replied, “Didn't I tell you that if you had faith, you would see the glory of God?”

Jesus reminds Martha of His promise that if she believes, she would see the glory of God.

4. Prayer of Thanksgiving – John 11:41-42

KJV 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. 42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

CEV 41 After the stone had been rolled aside, Jesus looked up toward heaven and prayed, “Father, I thank you for answering my prayer. 42 I know that you always answer my prayers. But I said this, so the people here would believe you sent me.”

After they removed the stone, Jesus looks up and prays, thanking the Father for hearing Him and stating that He prays for the benefit of the crowd, so they may believe that the Father has sent Him.

5. The Miracle of Raising Lazarus – John 11:43-44

KJV 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. 44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

CEV 43 When Jesus had finished praying, he shouted, “Lazarus, come out!” 44 The man who had been dead came out. His hands and feet were wrapped with strips of burial cloth, and a cloth covered his face. Jesus then told the people, “Untie him and let him go.”

Following His prayer, Jesus calls out loudly, "Lazarus, come out!" Lazarus comes out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus instructs them to take off the grave clothes and let him go.

When Jesus heard that Lazarus was dead, He waited before going to see him. By the time He arrived, Lazarus had been in the tomb for four days. But Jesus showed His power over death by raising Lazarus back to life.

This miracle showed everyone that Jesus is truly God’s Son, the one with power over life and death. It also gives us hope in God’s promise of eternal life.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White shares that Jesus wept at Lazarus’s tomb because He understood our pain. But He also knew that God’s power would be shown in raising Lazarus to life.

- Conclusion

The story of Lazarus shows us that we can trust Jesus for life now and forever.

- Reflection

What does the story of Lazarus teach us about Jesus’ power?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How does this miracle give us hope today?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- FRIDAY – Further Thought

- Lesson

Through His miracles, Jesus showed God’s love, care, and power. Each act, whether healing, feeding, or raising the dead, reminds us that God wants to be close to us and help us.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White encourages us to find comfort in Jesus’ love. Each miracle reveals God’s deep care for us.

- Conclusion

Each miracle shows that God is always with us, offering love and help.

- Reflection

What do Jesus’ miracles teach us about God’s love?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How can we remember God’s love in our lives today?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

How can we show God’s love like Jesus did?

Reveal Suggested Answer

What does it mean to trust Jesus even when life is tough?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- LESSON SUMMARY

Signs of Divinity

This week, we learned how Jesus’ actions reveal God’s love and power. Each miracle, from feeding the hungry to raising the dead, teaches us that God cares deeply about us and is always ready to help. By trusting in Jesus, we see God’s power in our lives and learn to love and trust Him more.