“JESUS CHRIST - A MAN APPROVED OF GOD (Acts 2:22)”

  Miracle #36-   “TWO BLIND MEN REBUKED AT JERICHO”

Matt 20:29-32,33-34  Column #1 

In these four cases of blindness, there are twelve similarities … can you find them?


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Two blind men (Matthew 20:29-34)

One blind man (Luke 18:35-43)

Two blind men (Matthew 9:27-31)

Blind Bartimaeus Mark 10:46-52

“And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him (Jesus). And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying,
Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.
And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you? They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.
So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and
immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.”

And it came to pass, that as he (Christ) was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, Saying,
What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

“And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him (Jesus), crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. Then touched he their eyes, saying,
According to your faith be it unto you.
And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.”

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. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.  And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. And Jesus answered and said unto him,What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

1. They knew they were blind
Blindness in the Bible represents sin … with their eyes closed to the Lord.

Dear Reader, Are your eyes closed? Have your eyes been opened? Have you lost your way? Do you know you are dead in trespasses and sins? Do you know you must get saved? Do you know you are lost?

2. They heard it was Jesus Christ
As the scriptures say faith cometh by hearing (Romans 10:17) and by the foolishness of preaching (1Corinthians 1:21)

3. They all knew who Christ was
Dear Reader, do you know who Jesus Christ is? They all called him the Son of David (Matthew 1:1) … but you may not know much about that … and you may not know much about the Bible or religion, but deep in your heart you know who Christ is.

4. They knew he would heal
Dear Reader, do you know that only Christ can save you? Yes, he’s the last one on your list that you are going to contact … you’ve tried everybody else …. the Dalai, Buddha and so on and all to no avail

5. They all cried for mercy
Yes Dear Reader, God is full of mercy toward those that run into Jesus Christ.

6. They came by free will
Dear Reader, do you know that you have a choice … yes or no … very simple.

7. They were rebuked
Yes Dear Reader, it won’t be a popular choice to cry out to Jesus to save you.  
8. They were persistent
Dear Reader, they were in earnest … they wanted only Jesus and wouldn’t be put off 

9. They were asked questions
Christ likes the sinner to tell him his need and express his belief and faith in his own words. 
“Wilt thou be made whole?” (John 5:6); “Believe ye that I am able to do this?” (Matthew 9:28); “Whom say ye that I am?” (Matthew 16:15); “What wilt thou?” (Mark 10:51); “Lovest thou me?” (John 21:15); “Where are the nine?” (Luke 17:17); “Will ye also go away?” (John 6:67)

10. They knew exactly what they wanted
Dear Reader, what will you ask Jesus for?  

11. Their belief and faith made them whole
Dear Reader, do you know that your faith is based purely on what you believe. Today, how much faith do you need to get saved? No faith needed … simply believe the facts … then the faith of Jesus Christ will be put to your account and you will be saved. Your faith will be the gift of God and not of yourself as follows …
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)

12. They glorified God
Dear Reader, why wouldn’t you? Imagine someone miraculously giving you back your sight … you’d be over the moon! How about eternal life in heaven and not burning in hell?

13. Some followed Christ and some gave praise to God
Dear Reader, do you know there are many who will follow Christ but will not have him as their Saviour.

Why are you following Christ? Why do you praise God? Are you eternally saved?


Harley Hitchcock
May 2023
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“JESUS CHRIST - A MAN APPROVED OF GOD (Acts 2:22)”
  Miracle #37-   “BLIND BARTIMAEUS”
Mark 10:46-49,50-52


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