John 9:13-17 (ESV)
They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it was a Sabbath day when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. So the Pharisees again asked him how he had received his sight. And he said to them, “He put mud on my eyes, and I washed, and I see.” Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” And there was a division among them. So they said again to the blind man, “What do you say about him, since he has opened your eyes?” He said, “He is a prophet.”
Throughout the book of John, the religious leaders of the day are attempting to trick Jesus, trap Jesus and/or entice Him. Jesus was claiming to be equal with God. The Jewish people and leaders would not tolerate that thought. Although far from being spiritual men, these religious blow-hearts were very much concerned about religion. These miracles that He preformed were designed to show them His glory. Yet, even though He performed miracles, they still would not recognize the Godly power that showed He had, or the authority He had. We can make the same mistake today. We are all looking for a sign and the cross is supposed to be the ONLY sign we need. Jesus is not physically around us today, but He is never-the-less he still wishes us to recognize HIs power and authority. He is King of King and Lord of Lords.
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