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!
In one of the most well-known battles in Scripture, Elijah must confront God's enemy Ahab and his legion of idol-worshipers on Mount Carmel. A...
In Psalm 139, David cries "Where shall I flee from your presence?" Today, we begin an examination of the incredible adventure of the prophet...