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Fourth Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 22, 2026

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Gospel

John 9:1-41

72 illustrations

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UniversalClassic

Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 anchors us in God’s character: He speaks, acts, and calls us to faithful response.

Arminian/WesleyanPastoral

18:9-14 whispers hope: prevenient grace is already at work, drawing you toward life—today, not someday.

PentecostalEdgy

Timothy 2:8-15 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.

Historical

Public Confession of Christ: Nature, Advantages, and Duty

It is insufficient to cherish conviction privately or confess only to sympathetic friends.

John 9:22Universalpublic witness

John 9:1-41 — Black Church (edgy)

John 9:1-41 16:19-31 refuses respectability—God isn’t impressed by polish, He’s moved by justice—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41Black ChurchSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Charismatic (edgy)

John 9:1-41 Timothy 3:14-4:5 exposes control; the Spirit will not be reduced to a brand—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41CharismaticSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Charismatic (classic)

John 9:1-41 Luke 13:10-17, the Spirit equips the whole body, not just leaders, for ministry—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41CharismaticSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Dispensational (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 18:1-8 invites holy urgency without panic—faithful living while we wait—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41DispensationalSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Arminian/Wesleyan (edgy)

John 9:1-41 Timothy 1:1-14 refuses cheap assurance; genuine faith bears fruit in holiness—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41Arminian/WesleyanSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Lutheran (edgy)

John 9:1-41 11:1-13 shatters self-salvation—your best efforts can’t pay what only Christ can forgive—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41LutheranSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Anabaptist (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 Timothy 2:8-15 invites us to mutual aid—no one follows Jesus alone—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41AnabaptistSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Liberation Theology (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 18:9-14 invites solidarity: the suffering of the poor is a holy summons—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41Liberation TheologySpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Christocentric (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 18:9-14 invites us to look again at Christ until fear loosens its grip—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41ChristocentricSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Reformed (edgy)

John 9:1-41 Hebrews 12:18-29 offends your autonomy, good; grace is meant to dethrone self-rule—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41ReformedSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Black Church (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 5:1-7 comforts the afflicted and empowers the community to rise together—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41Black ChurchSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Lutheran (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 71:1-6 comforts the accused conscience: the verdict in Christ is mercy, not condemnation—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41LutheranSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Lutheran (classic)

John 9:1-41 Jeremiah 18:1-11, the gospel is announcement, not advice—Christ for you—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41LutheranSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Universal (classic)

John 9:1-41 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 anchors us in God’s character: He speaks, acts, and calls us to faithful response.

John 9:1-41UniversalSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Dispensational (classic)

John 9:1-41 Luke 17:11-19, we read with watchfulness: God’s purposes advance toward a literal fulfillment—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41DispensationalSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Black Church (classic)

John 9:1-41 119:97-104 speaks hope under pressure—God hears the cry and bends history toward freedom—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41Black ChurchSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Anglican (classic)

John 9:1-41 Psalm 119:97-104, the via media holds: doctrine with humility, practice with reverence—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41AnglicanSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Missional (edgy)

John 9:1-41 91:1-6, 14-16 refuses a private gospel; the kingdom always leaks into public life—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41MissionalSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Pentecostal (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 16:19-31 reminds us: God’s presence is not distant—He strengthens the weak and fills the hungry.

John 9:1-41PentecostalSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Roman Catholic (classic)

John 9:1-41 91:1-6, 14-16 calls the Church to be a visible sign of God’s mercy in the world.

John 9:1-41Roman CatholicSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Dispensational (edgy)

John 9:1-41 Timothy 1:1-14 rebukes spiritual sleep—if you’re numb to eternity, you’re not paying attention—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41DispensationalSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Traditional (classic)

John 9:1-41 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, orthodoxy becomes obedience—truth received becomes truth lived—today, not someday.

John 9:1-41TraditionalSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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John 9:1-41 — Missional (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 81:1, 10-16 reminds us: you don’t have to be impressive to be sent—just faithful and available.

John 9:1-41MissionalSpiritual BlindnessHealing

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Fourth Sunday in Lent

John 9:1-41

Public Confession of Christ: Nature, Advantages, and Duty

Other readings this Sunday

John 9:1-41 — Black Church (edgy)

John 9:1-41 — Charismatic (edgy)

John 9:1-41 — Charismatic (classic)

John 9:1-41 — Dispensational (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 — Arminian/Wesleyan (edgy)

John 9:1-41 — Lutheran (edgy)

John 9:1-41 — Anabaptist (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 — Liberation Theology (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 — Christocentric (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 — Reformed (edgy)

John 9:1-41 — Black Church (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 — Lutheran (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 — Lutheran (classic)

John 9:1-41 — Universal (classic)

John 9:1-41 — Dispensational (classic)

John 9:1-41 — Black Church (classic)

John 9:1-41 — Anglican (classic)

John 9:1-41 — Missional (edgy)

John 9:1-41 — Pentecostal (pastoral)

John 9:1-41 — Roman Catholic (classic)

John 9:1-41 — Dispensational (edgy)

John 9:1-41 — Traditional (classic)

John 9:1-41 — Missional (pastoral)