Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can trust God’s plan.
Faith Verse
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)
Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
Question of the Day: Why should we show mercy to the sick and broken?
Read about It
Read: John 9:1–12
A man who had been blind his entire life survived by begging people for help. Jesus’ disciples wanted to understand the reason something like that might happen. They assumed it was his parent’s sin or his sin. Jesus quickly moved the conversation to the truth. The man would bring glory to God because Jesus would heal him. Mercy was what the man needed, and Jesus gave it to him.
Jesus showed him mercy by healing him. Mercy and healing were the things that changed this man’s life forever. When you see someone sick or hurting, pray at that moment instead of passing them by or wondering what is wrong with them. Maybe God will lead you to be part of meeting their need. Showing mercy can change their life and help them see Jesus.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What did the man have that needed to be healed? Answer 1. Blindness (John 9:1)
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| Question 2. What did the disciples first ask Jesus when they saw the man?
Answer 2. “Why was this man born blind?” (John 9:2)
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| Question 3. What did the man do after Jesus gave him instructions?
Answer 3. He obeyed Jesus. (John 9:7)
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| Question 4. How can we show mercy to those who are sick and broken?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. Why should we show mercy to the sick and broken?
Answer 5. Showing them mercy will change their life and help them see Jesus.
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Pray about It
Dear Jesus, thank You for showing us Your amazing mercy. When I see those who are sick and broken, help me to be reminded to pray for them. Help me to show them mercy just as You have shown me mercy. I pray Your love will transform their lives, and they will show Your glory to everyone. Amen.