Once Blind, Now I See - Part 2 : (Elder. Karen Howard) (Kingdom Academy) (September 13, 2026)
Summary
Bishop Brian K. Hill shares his personal testimony of conversion and baptism, emphasizing the spiritual weight lifted by Christ. He then preaches on John 9, explaining that Jesus frequently healed the blind to symbolize the restoration of spiritual sight. The sermon contrasts the blind man’s courageous witness with the Pharisees’ rationalization and rejection of the miracle. Hill encourages listeners to avoid excusing their sins, stand as bold witnesses, and trust in the Good Shepherd’s promise of eternal life.
Topics discussed
Welcome and church introduction
Technical difficulties and apology
Message preview and speaker introduction
Personal testimony: Early life and Catholic schooling
Conversion, baptism, and spiritual freedom
Struggles, backsliding, and restoration
Transition to the lesson: Once blind, now I see
Overview of Christ's miracles and signs
The frequency of healing the blind
Symbolism of sight and the cost of love
Free will and the responsibility to witness
Doctrine: Suffering and pre-mortal existence
Restoration of bodies and minds
Life's tests and the danger of rationalization
Uniqueness of the miracle in John 9
The symbolism of washing and the Pool of Siloam
The man's willingness to testify
Pharisees' rejection and the parents' fear
Interrogation and the concept of pre-mortal life
Faith, rationalization, and callousness
The five testimonies of the healed man
The Good Shepherd and the sheep
Conclusion: The promise of eternal life
Closing remarks and technical reflection
Closing prayer
Donation information and call to subscribe
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