✝️ New Testament
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In the narrative of the healing of the man born blind in John 9, what theological significance can be attributed to Jesus' use of mud and spittle, considering the Pharisees' accusation that this act violated the Sabbath?
A
The mud and spittle were merely symbolic elements used to distract the Pharisees and highlight their legalistic interpretation of the Sabbath.
B
The combination of earth (mud) and divine breath (spittle) mirrors the creation account in Genesis, suggesting a re-creation or restoration of sight, demonstrating Jesus' divine power over both physical and spiritual blindness.
C
The act of making mud was a common medical practice in that era, and Jesus was simply employing the best available method for treating blindness.
D
Jesus intentionally violated the Sabbath to provoke the Pharisees and incite a controversy that would ultimately lead to his crucifixion.
Reference: John 9:6-7, 13-16