The Cry of Blind Men

Matthew 20:29-34

Theme: The heart posture of those who truly see Christ

🔍 Expository Focus

Verse 30: “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” This is a loaded Christological confession. “Son of David” is a messianic title—they knew who Jesus was. Despite physical blindness, they had spiritual sight.

Verse 31: The crowd rebukes them, but they cry out all the more. Their desperation is not silenced by social pressure. That’s a model of faith that refuses to be muted.

Verse 32–33: “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asks, They respond with clarity: “Lord, we want our sight.” Their request is direct, humble, and rooted in faith.

Verse 34: Jesus has compassion and heals them. Mercy is not earned—it’s given freely to those who cry out in faith.

❤️ Heart Posture Themes

Recognition of Need: They knew they were blind. No pretense, no self-sufficiency.

Recognition of Christ: They called Him Lord and Son of David. Their theology was sound, even if their eyes were not.

Dependence on Mercy: They didn’t ask for healing based on merit—they pleaded for mercy. That’s the posture of every true believer.

Persistence in Faith: They cried out all the more. Faith that presses through opposition.

🪜 Application Arc

Invitation to Self-Examination: Are we aware of our spiritual blindness, or do we pretend to see?

Call to Humble Recognition: Do we truly know who Jesus is—not just intellectually, but with surrendered hearts?

Appeal to Mercy: Are we coming to Christ with empty hands, or trying to barter with our righteousness?

Encouragement to Cry Out: Faith doesn’t whisper—it cries out. Especially when the crowd tries to silence it.

✨ Closing Exhortation

“Let your cry be heard—not polished, not perfect, but desperate and full of faith. For the Son of David still walks among us, and His mercy is still the hope of the blind.”