MEANING
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The Bible is the most amazing book ever written. It has inspired people from every nation and there is no end to its depths. It has been read, interpreted and reinterpreted for thousands of years. There is rarely (if ever) only one way to understand God's Word. Although God's love for us is constant and God's knowledge is perfect, our love and knowledge of God always has room for improvement.
Please read the passage below with your family and take some time to think about what it might mean. Ask your family what stuck out for them and why. And, if you like, take a look at the questions below. |
Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. There were two blind men sitting by the roadside. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they shouted, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” The crowd sternly ordered them to be quiet; but they shouted even more loudly, “Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David!” Jesus stood still and called them, saying, “What do you want me to do for you?” They said to him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.” Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they regained their sight and followed him.
The Holy Bible : New Revised Standard Version, Mt 20:29-34 (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1989).
As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. There were two blind men sitting by the roadside. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they shouted, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” The crowd sternly ordered them to be quiet; but they shouted even more loudly, “Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David!” Jesus stood still and called them, saying, “What do you want me to do for you?” They said to him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.” Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they regained their sight and followed him.
The Holy Bible : New Revised Standard Version, Mt 20:29-34 (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1989).
Discussion Starters
What would it be like to be blind?
If the two men were blind how did they know Jesus was passing by?
What does "compassion" mean?
Sometimes when we learn something new or amazing we see the world in a different way - people say "my eyes were opened!" What do you think the men's eyes might have been opened to?
What would it be like to be blind?
If the two men were blind how did they know Jesus was passing by?
What does "compassion" mean?
Sometimes when we learn something new or amazing we see the world in a different way - people say "my eyes were opened!" What do you think the men's eyes might have been opened to?