Introduction
1. John 9:4 Jesus taught us to work in the day
2. John 9:4 reminds us we have work to do:
a. Christ came to fulfill his work
b. Christ gave each of us work to do
c. Christ gave his church work to do
d. Let’s work while it is day!
3. The Lord's work urgent – for him, for us!
a. Souls precious!
b. Time short!

I. Christ Came to Fulfill His Work
A. Jn 9:1-7 Christ Came as The Light of the World
1. The miracle: proof he is the source of light & salvation!
2. His work imperative, urgent!
B. Jn 9:8-12 Neighbors Examine the Miracle
1. Christ Came to Fulfill His Work
C. Jn 9:13-34 Pharisees Examine the Miracle
1. Vs. 14 Object because healed on the Sabbath
2. Vs. 15 Ask blind man "how" healed
3. Vs. 17 Ask blind man's evaluation of Jesus
4. Vv. 18-23 Ask blind man's parents: Is this your blind son, how was he healed?
5. Vv. 24-34 Ask blind man again how healed
6. Vs. 34 How dare a sinner teach us!?
D. Jn 9:13-34 Pharisees Examine the Miracle
1. Vv. 35-38 Healed man confesses Jesus Christ
E. Jn 9:39-41 Souls Judged by Reaction to Jesus
1. "They which see not might see:" humble, honest souls see the light
2. "They which see might be made blind:" proud, stubborn souls remain in sin
F. The Work of Jesus: Imperative, Urgent!
1. Souls precious!
2. Time short!

II. Christ Gave Each of Us Work to Do
A. Jn 6:27-29 Believe & Obey His Word
1. If believe the doctor, take the medicine
a. 1 dose: HEAR (Rom. 10:17)
b. 1 dose: BELIEVE (Jn. 3:16)
c. 1 dose: REPENT (Lk. 13:3)
d. 1 dose: CONFESS CHRIST (Rom. 10:10)
e. 1 dose: BAPTIZED (Mk. 16:16)

B. Matt. 28:20 Learn & Apply All He Commands
1. The doctor prescribes regular doses:
a. Worship with saints (Heb. 10:25)
b. Prayer & Bible study (1 Thess. 5:17; 1 Pet. 2:2)
c. Godly homes (Col. 3:18-21)
d. Do good to all men (Gal. 6:10)
e. Spread the gospel (Mk. 16:15)
C. Matt. 5:14-16 Our Light Points to The Light
1. Godly attitude & demeanor
2. Godly homes
3. Godly in the workplace or school
4. Godly in the community
D. Our Work: Imperative, Urgent!
1. Souls precious!
2. Time short!

III. Christ Gave the Church Work to Do
A. Eph. 4:11 Christ Equipped the Church to Work
1. Gifts to reveal, spread, & perpetuate the gospel
a. Apostles & prophets: revelation
b. Evangelists: proclamation
c. Pastors: application in local church
d. Teachers: additional instruction
B. 1 Thess. 1:3, 7-8 Work of Faith: Sounding Out the Word into All the World
1. In our local area
2. In our state & nation
3. In all parts of the earth
C. Rev. 22:17 Extend the Gospel Invitation Until the End of Time
D. The Church's Work: Imperative, Urgent!
1. Souls precious!
2. Time short!

Invitation
1. John 9:4 Jesus taught us to work in the day
2. John 9:4 reminds us we have work to do:
a. Christ came to fulfill his work
b. Christ gave each of us work to do
c. Christ gave his church work to do
d. Let’s work while it is day!
3. The Lord's work urgent-for him, for us!
a. Souls precious!
b. Time short!
4. Imperative & urgent to obey the gospel:
a. Our soul is precious!
b. Our time is short!
c. Acts 22:16 Hear Ananias' plea to Saul if not yet a Christian
d. Acts 8:22 Hear Peter’s plea to Simon if a backsliding ChristianWORK WHILE IT IS DAY (Jn. 9:4)

Introduction
1. John 9:4 Jesus taught us to work in the day
2. John 9:4 reminds us we have work to do:
a. Christ came to fulfill his work
b. Christ gave each of us work to do
c. Christ gave his church work to do
d. Let’s work while it is day!
3. The Lord's work urgent – for him, for us!
a. Souls precious!
b. Time short!

I. Christ Came to Fulfill His Work
A. Jn 9:1-7 Christ Came as The Light of the World
1. The miracle: proof he is the source of light & salvation!
2. His work imperative, urgent!
B. Jn 9:8-12 Neighbors Examine the Miracle
1. Christ Came to Fulfill His Work
C. Jn 9:13-34 Pharisees Examine the Miracle
1. Vs. 14 Object because healed on the Sabbath
2. Vs. 15 Ask blind man "how" healed
3. Vs. 17 Ask blind man's evaluation of Jesus
4. Vv. 18-23 Ask blind man's parents: Is this your blind son, how was he healed?
5. Vv. 24-34 Ask blind man again how healed
6. Vs. 34 How dare a sinner teach us!?
D. Jn 9:13-34 Pharisees Examine the Miracle
1. Vv. 35-38 Healed man confesses Jesus Christ
E. Jn 9:39-41 Souls Judged by Reaction to Jesus
1. "They which see not might see:" humble, honest souls see the light
2. "They which see might be made blind:" proud, stubborn souls remain in sin
F. The Work of Jesus: Imperative, Urgent!
1. Souls precious!
2. Time short!

II. Christ Gave Each of Us Work to Do
A. Jn 6:27-29 Believe & Obey His Word
1. If believe the doctor, take the medicine
a. 1 dose: HEAR (Rom. 10:17)
b. 1 dose: BELIEVE (Jn. 3:16)
c. 1 dose: REPENT (Lk. 13:3)
d. 1 dose: CONFESS CHRIST (Rom. 10:10)
e. 1 dose: BAPTIZED (Mk. 16:16)

B. Matt. 28:20 Learn & Apply All He Commands
1. The doctor prescribes regular doses:
a. Worship with saints (Heb. 10:25)
b. Prayer & Bible study (1 Thess. 5:17; 1 Pet. 2:2)
c. Godly homes (Col. 3:18-21)
d. Do good to all men (Gal. 6:10)
e. Spread the gospel (Mk. 16:15)
C. Matt. 5:14-16 Our Light Points to The Light
1. Godly attitude & demeanor
2. Godly homes
3. Godly in the workplace or school
4. Godly in the community
D. Our Work: Imperative, Urgent!
1. Souls precious!
2. Time short!

III. Christ Gave the Church Work to Do
A. Eph. 4:11 Christ Equipped the Church to Work
1. Gifts to reveal, spread, & perpetuate the gospel
a. Apostles & prophets: revelation
b. Evangelists: proclamation
c. Pastors: application in local church
d. Teachers: additional instruction
B. 1 Thess. 1:3, 7-8 Work of Faith: Sounding Out the Word into All the World
1. In our local area
2. In our state & nation
3. In all parts of the earth
C. Rev. 22:17 Extend the Gospel Invitation Until the End of Time
D. The Church's Work: Imperative, Urgent!
1. Souls precious!
2. Time short!

Invitation
1. John 9:4 Jesus taught us to work in the day
2. John 9:4 reminds us we have work to do:
a. Christ came to fulfill his work
b. Christ gave each of us work to do
c. Christ gave his church work to do
d. Let’s work while it is day!
3. The Lord's work urgent-for him, for us!
a. Souls precious!
b. Time short!
4. Imperative & urgent to obey the gospel:
a. Our soul is precious!
b. Our time is short!
c. Acts 22:16 Hear Ananias' plea to Saul if not yet a Christian
d. Acts 8:22 Hear Peter’s plea to Simon if a backsliding Christian

By Ron Halbrook

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