John 9 • Here's Mud in Your Eyes

Have you heard the phrase - “Here’s mud in your eye”? It is a common toast to another’s good health while drinking.

The origins of this phrase is unknown—but the best theory is that it comes from this Sunday’s passage in John 9, as Jesus heals the blind man by putting mud in his eyes.

In our study this Sunday, we will see 4 major lessons from this chapter.

• The Gospel

• The nature of Jesus

• Standing strong in our faith

• Responding to Jesus

To ponder before Sunday—What were you doing in your life when Jesus saw you, stopped to apply some spitty–dirt in your eyes, and offer you true sight in Him? Did you at first resist going to “Siloam” to wash and receive this new sight? Or did you respond instantly to this offer?

Spend some time thanking God for your salvation today. And thank Him for whatever discomfort was necessary to get your attention and send you to Siloam.

Here’s mud in your eye!