Mark 8:22-26 - Jesus Heals A Blind Man

It's a simple story set forth in just five verses. It seems pretty typical, at least on the surface, of what we would read anywhere in the gospels. Just another miracle story, another day in the life of Jesus. Except it isn't.

What we have here in these five verses is unique to Mark. Not only that but it parallels another unique Markan miracle account which we covered just a few weeks ago. Both miracles are prominent among the signs given in Isaiah 35, signs that would portend the Messianic age. And not only is the miracle significant for that, but also for what it pictures for us about what Messiah came to do. He came to open the eyes of the blind both literally and figuratively, physically and spiritually. We see both of these aspects in this story.

And Mark has placed this miracle perfectly within his narrative. It shows us what is going on with the disciples and it challenges us, the readers. Do you see yet?

Below you will find a link to the audio recording for the sermon I preached on this passage on Sunday, August 6. Just click the link and a new page will open in your browser where you can stream the sermon now or download it for later listening. I hope you will take the time to listen, for faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of Christ. God bless you.



Click here: Mark 8:22-26 - Jesus Heals A Blind Man



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