August 16 Virtual Worship
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Scripture Lesson
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Scripture Reading: John 9: 1-11
Sermon: Light of the World
John 9: 1-11 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition)
9 As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. 4 We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” 6 When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, 7 saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see. 8 The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” 9 Some were saying, “It is he.” Others were saying, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am he.” 10 But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” 11 He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.”
Key Idea of the Sermon
The many names and titles of the Divine throughout the Bible help to express the qualities and characteristics of God. Today’s story identifies Jesus as Light of the World. This title emphasizes the way God in Jesus illumines a faithful path to follow and clarifies a Godly perspective that makes for a full life. We would do well to pay close attention to John’s 9th chapter. This story’s importance is revealed by its repetition. It is about something deeper than physical sight. We will explore that “something deeper”.
Questions for Reflection
• What physical ailments have been blamed on sin in our time? Why does this falsehood persist? Does it provide a rationale for allowing the least to suffer?
• The narrator gives us the meaning of the pool’s name. What is that about? What are the meanings implied?
• How have you received your sight from Jesus?
A Spiritual Practice to Try
Let the Season of Pentecost be a time of making disciples. Who in your circle of influence would benefit from knowing the grace and peace of Christ? Look for the opportunities Christ gives you to share why following the Way matters. Invite those who show an interest in discipleship to worship and serve with you.
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