Willfully Blind

The religious leaders are furious. Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, and does it by making mud—an act they consider “work.” Instead of rejoicing in a miracle, they interrogate the man. Eight times, they question him, hoping he will change his story. He doesn’t. All he can say is simple and honest: “I was blind, but now I see!” Still unsatisfied, they question his parents. Even with overwhelming evidence, they refuse to believe Jesus is from God. Their problem is not a lack of information; it is hardened hearts. They remain willfully blind...