See No Evil, Speak No Evil

Matthew 9:27–34 ESV

And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be done to you.” And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, “See that no one knows about it.” But they went away and spread his fame through all that district. As they were going away, behold, a demon-oppressed man who was mute was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marveled, saying, “Never was anything like this seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons by the prince of demons.”

The blind men show keen awareness and confidence (vv. 27-28)

Is spiritual insight more important?

Jesus acts on their belief and cautions against their promotion (vv. 29-30)

Does our faith guarantee our desired outcome?

Jesus releases the mute man from demon-oppression and he speaks (vv. 31-32a)

Is spiritual outcome more important?  

The crowds revere him and the Pharisees revile him (vv. 32a-33)

Why is Jesus still so misunderstood?

final thoughts