Oct 11, 2015
“This Is My Story - Part I"
John 9:1-41
As a follower of Christ you have a ______________ to tell.
Every story has a _______________ theme. (John 9:1-2)
- We are all ____________ people in need of a _________________.
- The blind man was born blind.
- We are born __________________ blind.
- The blind man was a beggar and in great need.
- We are ____________ and in great ____________ of that which we cannot give ourselves.
- The blind man was separated and ostracized because of his
blindness.
- We are ___________________ from God because of sin.
- The blind man was born blind.
Your story is ultimately ____________ story. (John 9:3)
- It’s a story about how God is ________________ by
________________ a life that is _______________ by ________.
- It’s a story that is ____________________.
- It’s a story ______________ telling.
The Story of God in You . . .
A radically _______________ life brings God the greatest ____________.
- God wants to use your story to make much of ______________.
A radically changed life raises ________________ by a watching world and offers __________________ to share the story. (vv. 8-12)
“Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” John 9:8
“What do you say about Him (Jesus) since He has opened your eyes?” John 9:17
“Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?” John 9:19
“What did He (Jesus) do to you? How did He open your eyes?” John 9:26
There is no rational _________________ for a radically ________________ life in Christ. (vv.13-34)
- What Jesus Christ does in the life of an individual might be _______________ but it cannot be _________________.
The point of our story as Christ-followers is . . .
- I was __________, but Jesus Christ has given me __________.
- I was lost, but Jesus Christ found me.
- I was ___________, but Jesus Christ has made me _____________.
- I was hopeless, but Jesus Christ has given me hope.
- I was broken, but Jesus Christ has healed me.
- I was _____________, but Jesus Christ has ___________________ me.
- I was held captive, but Jesus Christ has set me ______________.
Questions for Discussion . . .
- What is your story?
- Take 5 minutes and share your story with your small group. You can use this as a guide: Your life before Christ, How you recognized your need for Christ, Your life now that you know Christ.
- Is the witness of Christ so compelling in your life that others want to know your story?
- Are you willing to share your story even though you may be cast out?
- What are some things that may be keeping you from sharing your story?