-THE LIFE OF CHRIST - THE GALILEAN MINISTRY

-Healing Two Blind Men and A Possessed Man

-Matt 9:27-34

-When we consider this passage in conjunction with the healing of the woman who touched Jesus’

  garment and the raising of Jairus’ daughter, we see Jesus placing more emphasis on faith.

     -Jesus handled the situation involving the woman who touched His garment in such a way
      that she vocally expressed her faith in the presence of the multitude.
     -When Jairus, who had exhibited faith by coming to Jesus, heard of his daughter’s death,
      Jesus told him, “Be not afraid, only believe” (Mark 5:36).

-Now, Jesus would test the faith of these blind men.
     -Notice that Jesus didn’t fulfill these men’s request when they first made it.  Instead, Jesus
      continued on His way toward a house.
     -These blind men showed faith and determination by continuing to follow – not an easy task
      for the blind.

-When in the house with Jesus, Jesus asked them if they believed He could heal them to which
  they answered in the affirmative.

     -Then, Jesus healed them and said, “According to your faith be it unto you.”

     -Once again, Jesus asked that such a miraculous work be kept quiet but word was spread
       throughout the land.

-In verses 32-34, we find Jesus casting out another demon.  The multitudes marveled and the
 Pharisees continued to criticize.

     -In these two accounts we find quite a contrast – two physically blind men healed through
      faith and the spiritually blinded Pharisees choosing to remain in darkness.