What is the meaning of Matthew 9:27? As Jesus went on from there “As Jesus went on from there…” (Matthew 9:27) • Jesus is on the move immediately after raising Jairus’ daughter and healing the woman with the flow of blood (Matthew 9:18-26). His ministry is a seamless stream of compassionate acts. • The flow of the narrative shows that every step Jesus takes is purposeful. He never pauses in extending the kingdom (cf. Mark 1:38-39). • For believers today, this reminds us that Christ’s work did not stall in the first century; He is still “going on from there,” actively seeking and saving the lost (Luke 19:10). two blind men followed Him “…two blind men followed Him…” • Though physically blind, these men perceive what many sighted people miss—Jesus’ true identity (John 9:39-41). • Their following required effort and determination; blindness did not keep them from pursuing the Light of the World (John 8:12). • Scripture often pairs physical blindness with spiritual need. Yet these men refuse to remain stuck; they move toward Jesus much like Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46-52. • Application: Obstacles should not deter us from drawing near to Christ. Faith presses on despite limitations (Hebrews 11:1, 6). crying out “…crying out…” • The Greek verb implies continual, urgent shouts. This is no casual request; it resembles the persistence Jesus commends in the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8). • Their loud pleas cut through any social embarrassment. True need silences pride (Psalm 34:6). • Persistent prayer is portrayed throughout Scripture—think of Jacob wrestling (Genesis 32:24-26) or the early church praying for Peter (Acts 12:5). God invites bold, persevering cries. “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” • Mercy is the heart-cry of those who know they cannot cure themselves (Titus 3:5). These men appeal to compassion, not merit. • “Son of David” is a messianic title reaching back to God’s covenant promise to David (2 Samuel 7:12-16). By using it, the blind men openly acknowledge Jesus as the promised King (Matthew 1:1; Isaiah 35:4-6). • This is one of the earliest public recognitions of Jesus as Messiah in Matthew’s Gospel, contrasting with the religious leaders’ growing rejection (Matthew 9:34). • Their words echo prophetic hope: when Messiah comes, “the eyes of the blind will be opened” (Isaiah 35:5). They believe that future promise is present in Jesus. • Application: Salvation hinges on the same confession—recognizing Jesus as the compassionate, covenant-fulfilling King and pleading for His mercy (Romans 10:9-13). summary Matthew 9:27 presents two physically blind yet spiritually perceptive men who trail after Jesus, relentlessly shouting for mercy and addressing Him by His royal, messianic title. Their pursuit shows faith in action; their persistent cries model bold prayer; their use of “Son of David” reveals a clear grasp of Jesus’ identity. The verse assures us that those who acknowledge their need and trust the promised King will receive His compassionate response, just as surely today as on that Judean road. |
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