Join us for this powerful message from John 9:1-14, where Rev. Ron McDougald explores the story of the man born blind and challenges our common assumptions about suffering, sin, and God's purpose.
The disciples asked Jesus: "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus replied, "Neither... but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him."
In “Horribly Wrong,” Pastor McDougald reminds us that we often rush to blame or explain tragedy through sin—whether someone else's or our own—yet Jesus points us to a greater truth: God's light and grace shine brightest in our brokenness. Drawing from personal stories, humor, historical insights (like G.K. Chesterton's famous response: "What is wrong with the world? I am."), and real-life examples of faith overcoming blindness (both physical and spiritual), this sermon calls us to turn from fear, judgment, and self-reliance to the healing light of Christ.
Key themes include:
- Letting go of finger-pointing and "cause-and-effect" explanations for hardship
- Recognizing our own spiritual blindness and need for Jesus' touch
- Trusting God's everyday work to display His power and bring sight
- The simple, profound testimony: "I was blind, but now I see"
Whether you're wrestling with unanswered questions, facing personal struggles, or simply seeking to follow Jesus more closely during Lent or any season, this message offers hope: Jesus didn't come to condemn the world but to save it through His light and grace.
Scripture Focus: John 9:1-14 (with references throughout chapter 9)
Closing Hymn/Testimony Echo: "Amazing Grace" – "I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see."
