Mark 8:23
So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man's eyes and placed His hands on him. "Can you see anything?" He asked.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 8:23?

2. How does Jesus' healing method in Mark 8:23 demonstrate His personal care for individuals?

3. What can we learn from Jesus leading the blind man "out of the village"?

4. How does Mark 8:23 connect with other instances of Jesus using physical touch?

5. In what ways can we trust Jesus' guidance in our own spiritual blindness?

6. How can we apply Jesus' example of personal attention in our ministry today?

7. Why did Jesus lead the blind man out of the village in Mark 8:23?

8. What is the significance of Jesus using saliva to heal in Mark 8:23?

9. How does Mark 8:23 reflect Jesus' approach to personal healing?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 8?

11. Why did Jesus use spit in healing?

12. Do trees appear to be walking?

13. What is the significance of Bethsaida in the Bible?

14. In Mark 8:22–26, why is the blind man’s healing done in two stages instead of instantly if Jesus is all-powerful?
Discussion Questions
1. What does Jesus' method of healing in this passage teach us about His approach to individual needs?

2. How does the setting of Bethsaida contribute to the understanding of this miracle, considering its reputation for unbelief?

3. In what ways can we, like the blind man, demonstrate faith and obedience when Jesus leads us out of our "villages"?

4. How can we apply the concept of progressive revelation in our spiritual journey and in our interactions with others?

5. What role does community play in bringing people to Jesus, and how can we actively participate in this mission today?1. How does the feeding of the four thousand reflect God's provision in your life?

2. Why do you think the disciples struggled to understand Jesus' warning about the leaven of the Pharisees?

3. What does the two-step healing of the blind man signify?

4. How does Peter's confession resonate with your understanding of Jesus?

5. Why do you think Peter rebuked Jesus when He predicted His death?

6. What does it mean to you personally to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus?

7. How does Jesus' rebuke of Peter challenge your understanding of the Messiah?

8. How do you react when you don't understand Jesus' teachings or God's plans?

9. How can you apply the cost of discipleship in your daily life?

10. In what ways can you ensure you're not gaining the world but losing your soul?

11. Why is it essential to understand Jesus beyond His miracles?

12. How can we guard against the "leaven" or wrong teachings in our day?

13. How would you explain Jesus' predictions of His death and resurrection to a new believer?

14. What is the connection between faith and understanding in Mark 8?

15. What does the blind man's healing teach us about spiritual sight?

16. How can Peter's confession influence our confession of faith?

17. How can we live out the principle of denying ourselves in a culture that often promotes self-centeredness?

18. How does the cost of discipleship compare with the benefits?

19. How does Jesus' message about the worth of one's soul challenge the value system of our world today?

20. How can we support each other as a community in bearing our crosses and following Jesus?

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