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Intro; As we continue to look at the narrative of “The Triumphal Entry”, I want us to look at “The Blind That Did Not See.” This morning we saw that Jesus healed two men from blindness. One of those men is named in the Gospel account of Mark. His name is Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus. The question is,…

Taking Credit for God’s Light Taking credit for the works God is accomplishing through others is what we do when we idolize ourselves. During the time of the year when we give thanks for the things we have in our lives, it should remind us of the blessings that can only be credited to God. All of creation…

Introduction 1 As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. 4 We must work the…

As we come to the end of chapter 10, I want to remind you we have covered some crucial topics in this chapter. At first, Jesus is asked some questions. When tested about divorce, Jesus has taught us God’s original and only plan for marriage was a man and woman in a lifetime covenant relationship with…

Samuel has something to say about the kingdom that never ends, and it has nothing to do with Walt!

Introduction Jesus has the innate ability to stand in the gaps for the marginalized. Having a disability is difficult for any family, but when a family is dealing with a disability and does not have the finances or health insurance to deal accordingly with the disability it can be a very tough journey.…

3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.…

What is very bothersome about this story in the Gospel is the lack of compassion and empathy toward this man who is blind from his birth. In the beginning, the disciples are making an attempt, but their only question is “who’s fault is it that he is blind?” The same thing with the pharisees. Once this…

Structure of John 9 This chapter divides most easily into a series of ‘interviews’: I. 9:1–7 The significant sign: the healing of the blind man and its significance. II. 9:8–38 Different responses to the sign: a. 8–12 Interview with the blind man’s neighbours. b. 13–17 Blind man’s first interview with…

Jesus is bringing the disciples into greater understanding

In Mark 8:22-26 Jesus healed a blind man, but the man could only see men like trees walking so Jesus had to put his hands on the man the second time to complete healing. What happened that Jesus didnt heal him the first time? Mark 8:22–26 contains an important fulfillment of prophecy. Notice here, Jesus…

Jesus gives site to a blind man in two phases. Peter sees who Jesus is. Peter loses sight of who he sees.

24 이에 그들이 맹인이었던 사람을 두 번째 불러 이르되 너는 하나님께 영광을 돌리라 우리는 이 사람이 죄인인 줄 아노라 25 대답하되 그가 죄인인지 내가 알지 못하나 한 가지 아는 것은 내가 맹인으로 있다가 지금 보는 그것이니이다 26 그들이 이르되 그 사람이 네게 무엇을 하였느냐 어떻게 네 눈을 뜨게 하였느냐 27 대답하되 내가 이미 일렀어도 듣지 아니하고 어찌하여 다시 듣고자 하나이까 당신들도 그의 제자가 되려 하나이까 28 그들이 욕하여 이르되 너는 그의 제자이나 우리는 모세의 제자라 29 하나님이 모세에게는 말씀하신 줄을 우리가…

Introduction Traditions can be blinding. Many of us fail to see the will of God or the purpose that God has in our life because traditions have gotten in the way. Some of us fail to change because we are so shackled by tradition. We see people a certain way, judge people for things God doesn’t hold them…

Jesus, in one final journey, goes up to Jerusalem with His disciples, teaching and preparing them along the way.

“Jesus Stood Still” So join me in Mark 10 ... 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and…

Before your next breakthrough, God may call you to take a step before you can see.

1 Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, 2 “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.” 3 And He answered and said to them, “Why do you yourselves transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your…

Bible Verse: 29 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. 29 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. 29 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. 29 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. 30 And,…

When we have a need, seek Jesus to meet it

Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. As he journeyed he came near Damascus,…

If you or I sat down to write a book about the lives of our children or grandchildren, I’m sure there are some events that we would be happy to leave out. Why should the whole world hear about every embarrassing moment and bad decision? People don’t need to know this stuff, and there’s no reason to give…