Blind Faith
Matthew 9:27-34 (ESV)
Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
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.
Jesus Heals a Man Unable to Speak
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.”
Study Guide Questions:
What might we learn from the desperate faith of the two blind men?
There aren’t any specific consequences spelled out in scripture to the two men’s disobedience. Do you think it’s a big deal that they disobeyed? Why or why not?
What are you putting your faith in and how does it impact the path your life is taking?
Do you think it’s significant that the Pharisees viewed Jesus’s power to be of the devil? Why or why not?
Are there moments when you decided to “ask for forgiveness versus permission” of God? Or, on the positive side, moments when you decided to obey Jesus instead of doing what you wanted to do? Share about that experience.