Mark 8:22-26 And he comes to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man to him, and sought him to touch him.… I. PICTURE THE CASE. A person with a darkened understanding, not a man who might be pictured by a person possessed with a devil. II. NOTICE THE MEANS OF CURE. His friends brought him to Jesus. He first received contact with Jesus. A solitary position: Jesus led the man out of the town. He was brought under ordained but despicable means. Jesus spit on his eyes. Jesus put His hands on him in the form of heavenly benediction. III. CONSIDER THE HOPEFUL STAGE. The first joyful word is — "I see." His sight was very indistinct. His sight was very exaggerating. This exaggeration leads to alarm. There is to such people an utter loss of the enjoyment which comes from seeing beauty and loveliness. IV. NOTICE THE COMPLETION OF THE CURE. Jesus touched His patient again. The first person he saw was Jesus. Jesus bade him "look up." At last he could see every man clearly. (C. H. Spurgeon.) 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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