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INTRO
A miracle as He enters Jericho.
He is demonstrating His power and Lordship as He draws closer to Jerusalem… and the Cross.
This is the last of four notable miracles recorded by Luke that took place on Jesus’ final journey to Jerusalem, which began in 9:51 (cf. 13:10–17; 14:1–6; 17:11–19).[1]
We can learn much about redemption as we observe the words and actions of the blind man.
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me
He acknowledged who Christ was
Jesus, Son of David
Messianic Title. Royal King Luke 1:32-33
He was blind…YET COULD SEE
Where did he hear this….THE HOLY SPIRIT
He acknowledged His need
Blind
Physically and Spiritually
Cried out… twice
Was not going to be held back
Ran to him Mark 10:50
Compare him to the rich young ruler. Luke 18:18-25
The contrast is obvious between these two beggars and the rich young ruler (Luke 18:18–27). The beggars were poor, yet they became rich, while the young man was rich and became eternally poor. The beggars claimed no special merit and openly admitted their need, while the young man lied about himself and bragged about his character. The young man would not believe, so he went away from Jesus very sad; but the two beggars believed in Jesus and followed Him with songs of praise. “He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away” (Luke 1:53).[2]
Lord, let me recover my sight
Lord
He knew Jesus could do. Acknowledging His Lordship over His life/condition.
Recover your sight, your faith has made you well
Faith – Saving Faith (Trust in who Christ is)
Ephesians 1:15-23 – having the eyes of your heart enlightened.
Luke 19:10 – Jesus came to seek and to save the lost
He Followed Him, glorifying God
His life was changed forever.
FOLLOW HIM! – obedience
PRAISED HIM! – worship
John 10:27–30 – My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” (ESV)
John 12:25–26 – Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. (ESV)
[1] John MacArthur, Luke 18–24, MacArthur New Testament Commentary (Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2014), 58.
[2] Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996), 251.
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