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The Desire of Ages
DA 463.1–466.3 • John 8:12; John 9:25, 38

““The Light of Life””

Spiritual Sight vs. Wilful Blindness

Proclaiming 'I am the light of the world,' Jesus gives sight to a man born blind. While the proud religious leaders stubbornly shut their eyes against the evidence of divine mercy, the healed beggar courageously defends his Healer before the Sanhedrin, joyfully falling at His feet in worship.

pp. 463–466 · 14 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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John 8:12
12

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

John 9:25
25

He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.

John 9:38
38

And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 463.1–466.3)

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“How did the simple, unwavering witness of the blind man triumph over the sophisticated objections of the Pharisees?”

The Unshakable Power of Personal Testimony
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“Light of the World, shine into every dark recess of our understanding. Deliver us from the blindness of self-sufficiency, and give us courage to confess Thy name before all people.”

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Write out a brief three-sentence testimony of how Jesus brought light to your spiritual life, and share it with a friend this week.

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