John 9:28

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Entonces ellos lo insultaron y le dijeron: “Tú eres discípulo de ese hombre.

¿Qué significa esto?

In this verse from John's Gospel, the Pharisees insult a man Jesus healed and claim they are disciples of Moses instead of Jesus. They show their refusal to accept Jesus as the Messiah.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you have two friends who both tell you different ways to play a game. One friend is older like Mr. Moses, and another new friend tells you a cool way that seems better but your other friend doesn’t want to listen. That's what's happening here with Jesus and the Pharisees.

Contexto histórico

The Gospel of John was written by one of Jesus' disciples around 90-100 AD for Greek-speaking Christians. This event occurred in Jerusalem, reflecting a time when Jewish religious leaders were skeptical of Jesus’ teachings.

Aplicación para hoy

Think about times you’ve had to stand up for your beliefs even if others mocked or criticized you. Like the man in this verse who believed in Jesus despite being shunned by his community, we must stay true to our faith.

Temas

• discipleship
• faithfulness
• opposition to Jesus
• Moses
• blindness and healing
• truth

Versículos relacionados

• Numbers 27:16
• Mark 2:23-28
• Luke 5:17-26
• John 5:45-47
• Matthew 19:3

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Preguntas frecuentes

Why did the Pharisees revile the man?

The Pharisees were angry that this man accepted Jesus as the Messiah, a claim they rejected. Their insult was to denounce his faith and affiliation with Jesus.

How does this verse relate to themes of discipleship?

This verse highlights the conflict between different forms of religious authority—discipleship under Moses versus following Jesus, emphasizing the choice each person makes in their spiritual journey.

What can we learn about opposition from john 9:28?

Opposition to our beliefs is common. The man's persistence despite being mocked teaches us to remain steadfast when facing criticism for what we believe is true and right.

How does this verse reflect the role of Moses in Jewish tradition?

Moses was highly revered by Jews as a lawgiver. By referring to themselves as disciples of Moses, the Pharisees were asserting their adherence to traditional Jewish laws over Jesus' teachings.