Mark 8:22-26 And he comes to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man to him, and sought him to touch him.… I. A BLIND MAN BROUGHT TO CHRIST. Their faith. If those who are spiritually blind will not pray for themselves, let others pray for them. II. A BLIND MAN LED BY CHRIST. He did not bid his friends lead him. Never had the blind man such a leader before. III. A BLIND MAN MARVELLOUSLY CURED. 1. Christ used a sign. 2. The cure was wrought gradually, but — 3. It was soon completed.He took this way because — 1. He would not be tied to any one method. 2. It should be to the patient according to his faith, which at first was very weak. 3. He would show how spiritual light shines "more and more to the perfect day." (M. Henry.) 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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