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!
Peter knew his time was short, but instead of panicking or fading quietly into the background, he focused on reminding others of truth. Not...
In Matthew 6:22-24, Jesus says, "No one can serve two masters." He explains that people cannot serve both God and money. A person will...