John Newton's well known hymn, "Amazing Grace" uses words taken directly from today's text. "I was blind but now I see" exclaims the man when Jesus restores his sight. Through the Lord's healing touch, the man is no longer a captive, locked in a world of darkness but now freed to live in one of light! Newton understood that before knowing Christ, we are blind and wretched, enslaved by sin. Only Jesus can rescue us from death and darkness, then welcome us into his marvelous light and the gift of eternal life!
Our world is full of deception and lies. Lies, especially about our God and His character. The world will lead you to believe blasphemy...
The NASB translation of Malachi 2:16 reads, "I hate divorce, says the LORD God of Israel". God's view on divorce is expressed quite clearly...