This sermon emphasizes that all Christians are called to share the hope they have in Jesus through both actions and words. Reflecting on the B.L.E.S.S. model—Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Share—the message encourages believers to follow Jesus’ example in everyday life. Using the story of the man born blind in John 9, the message highlights common hesitations: feeling inadequate, not knowing enough, or fearing discomfort and cost. Yet the healed man shows us how to overcome this by sharing his story: “I was blind, now I see.” Likewise, as followers of Jesus, we are called to tell our own “I was, then Jesus, now I am” story to bless others.

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STUDY GUIDE

1 – The B.L.E.S.S. Model
Which part of the B.L.E.S.S. model (Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Share) is easiest for you, and which is the most challenging? Why?

2 – Personal Story (“I was, then Jesus, now I am”)
How would you begin summarizing your own story of transformation in Christ? What key moments or changes would you include?

3 – Hesitation: Feeling “Not Enough”
What lies or insecurities most often make you feel unqualified to share your faith? How does the story of the man born blind challenge those feelings?

4 – Hesitation: “I Don’t Know Enough”
Why do you think many Christians fear not having the right answers? How does the healed man’s simple testimony encourage a different approach?

5 – Hesitation: Fear of Discomfort or Cost
What kinds of social, emotional, or relational “costs” make sharing the Gospel difficult in your context?

6 – Opportunities in Everyday Life
In the past month, when have your actions opened a door for a spiritual conversation? Did you walk through it? Why or why not?

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

1 Peter 3:15
Ephesians 1:3
Philippians 2:5-8
John 3:1-2
Matthew 10:16-19
John 9:1-34
Matthew 10:23-33
John 9:35-41
Romans 10:13-14