Sunday of the Blind Man There is no salvation without good character. There is no salvation without courage. John 9:1-38 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Brothers and sisters, during this Paschal season the Gospels have taught about enlightenment and the process… Continue reading Sunday of the Blind Man. There is no salvation without good character. There is no salvation without courage.
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Homily:Sunday of the Blind Man. 2010. Audio.
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Homilies about the Sunday of the Blind Man.
All these homilies are in audio, with one in video. Recently an angel has volunteered to start transcibing homilies, so God willing, more will appear in text form.
Questions about the Sunday of the Blind Man
A few of the questions:
Why was the man born blind? The scripture mentions two possibilities.
What is the tradition concerning the “eyes” of the man born blind?
Many of Christ’s healings recounted in the Scriptures consists of TWO healings, sometimes in a different order. What are these, in general terms? Describe these two healings of the blind man, in the order they occurred. Give at least one other example of a “double healing”.
Why were the Jews upset about the healing of the blind man? What were the stated reasons, and what were the real reasons?
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The healing of the blind man shows in a striking way that God gradually illumines a soul. This event was recorded for our benefit, and together with many other events and recountings, helps us to see the diverse manner in which Christ heals and illumines a soul, and also serves as an instruction to us, who are also being gradually illumined, more or less according to our reaction to God’s grace.
The illumination of the soul has been a constant theme since Pascha. Describe at lease three other examples of this most important action of the grace of God, which the church has recently contemplated. What may these recountings teach us?
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The trip of the blind man to the pool of Siloam cannot be overlooked, as it is very instructive to us. What is this trip a model for? Describe the trip, and don’t be so laconic! We must understand the difficulty of this trip, if we are to benefit from it.
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Jesus said to His disciples, after they asked him about the blind man: “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” ((John 9:4)
What is the meaning?
The Samaritan woman teaches us what we MUST do to receive the Living Water. Audio Homily 2010.
SYNOPSIS:The story of the woman at the well, the Samaritan woman, Photini, must be understood in a historical, theological, mystical and practical context. She said "the well is deep", and this story can be discussed from many perspectives, many of which are, alas, unintelligible to most because of their low loevel of theological knowledge and… Continue reading The Samaritan woman teaches us what we MUST do to receive the Living Water. Audio Homily 2010.
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman. Fifth Sunday Of Pascha. The conversation of Christ with the soul
Today we are privileged to witness a holy conversation. This conversation is not just between Christ and a woman. It is between Christ and the soul. This is what we are privileged to see: God opening a window for us to look through, to see how the soul reacts, how it grows, how it learns, and how He enlightens it. …
The Samaritan Woman – Questions and answers
Who was the Samaritan woman? Tell about her life after meeting Jesus?
Who were the Samaritans? Describe their religion and relationship with the Jews.
What time did Jesus meet the Samaritan woman at the well? Is there anything odd about this time? Why do you think she drew water at time?
What 2 revolutionary things did Jesus do by even talking to the Samaritan woman? The proud Pharisees would have judged Him on at least two accounts.
Water plays a big role in the story of the Samaritan woman. Cite at least 5 other places where water is used to describe or point to our salvation.
In this case, Christ said to her:
“Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: {14} But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” (John 4:13-14)
What is the meaning of “water” in this context?
There was a significant prophesy concerning salvation which Jesus made when He spoke to the Samaritan woman. What was it? Approximate when it was understood by the entire church to be fulfilled (or being fulfilled)?
The conversation between Christ and the Samaritan woman mystically is actually another conversation between what 2 parties?
Compare and contrast the reaction of the Samaritan woman and townspeople and the townspeople in the region of the Gadarenes when Jesus visited them.
The Samaritan Woman – 5th Sunday of Pascha – John 4:5-42. New Homily.
The Samaritan Woman – 5th Sunday of Pascha – John 4:5-42 This well is very deep. How to acquire the Holy Spirit. The Lord puts Himself in our path. Knowledge comes to us by degrees, a little bit at a time. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,… Continue reading The Samaritan Woman – 5th Sunday of Pascha – John 4:5-42. New Homily.
Sunday of the Paralytic – the dialogue is the most important thing. Audio sermon 2010
LISTEN NOW John 5:1-15 1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind,… Continue reading Sunday of the Paralytic – the dialogue is the most important thing. Audio sermon 2010
Explanation of Scripture read by Orthodox Christians – The healing of the paralytic
Ten questions and answers about the healing of the Paralytic by the Sheep’s pool, such as:
In the scriptures, physical afflictions like paralysis, blindness, and leprosy often indicate or point to an even more serious problem. What is it?
According to the scriptures, the witness of the fathers, and the overall mind of the church, what are at least two causes or reasons for physical infirmities?
What is pointed to by the healing in the water?
Who was the angel who “troubled the water”? Why do we know this?