Mark 8:22-26 And he comes to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man to him, and sought him to touch him.… I. HE ISOLATES FROM DISTURBING INFLUENCES. First with Christ, that afterwards he may be in Him. II. HE ENCOURAGES AND CONFIRMS FAITH. Personal contact and operation, and kindly words, evoking patient's inner freewill and power. III. HE EXACTS IMPLICIT OBEDIENCE. The first use of the restored vision is to avoid those upon whom the man had formerly depended — a hard task! The life Christ's people are bidden to lead may not commend itself to their judgment or desire, but it is best for their spiritual interests; and if Christ is to be a complete Saviour, He must be an absolute and unquestioned Lord. (A. F. Muir, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.WEB: He came to Bethsaida. They brought a blind man to him, and begged him to touch him. |
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