Mark 8:22-26 And he comes to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man to him, and sought him to touch him.… I. IT IS A COMMON WEAKNESS OF FAITH TO EXPECT THE BLESSING IN A CERTAIN WAY. They besought Him to touch him. II. WHILE OUR LORD HONOURS FAITH HE DOES NOT DEFER TO ITS WEAKNESS. He used a means never suggested by them — "spit on his eyes," etc. III. WHILE OUR LORD REBUKES THE WEAKNESS OF FAITH, HE HONOURS FAITH ITSELF. Faith ever honours the Lord, and therefore the Lord honours it. If faith were not thus rewarded, Jesus Himself would suffer dishonour. He who has faith shall surely see; he who demands signs shall not be satisfied. Let us forever have done with prescribing methods to our Lord. (C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.WEB: He came to Bethsaida. They brought a blind man to him, and begged him to touch him. |
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