Their question recognizes that Jesus’ metaphor may challenge them.
Memory phrase: Are we blind too?
Talk about it: Why do the Pharisees wonder whether Jesus means them?
Prayer: God, help me receive searching questions with humility.
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John 9:40
John 9:40
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