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Healing in Stages: The Blind Man's Miracle in Mark 8:22-26

In Mark 8:22-26, we witness a unique miracle where Jesus heals a blind man in two stages. This non-instantaneous event stands as a significant illustration of the disciples' gradual understanding of Jesus, progressing from spiritual blindness to blessing. The passage marks a pivotal transition in Mark's Gospel, highlighting various qualities of Jesus that resonate with both the Romans and believers. Through actions, authority, and the emphasis on immediate responses, this story invites readers to reflect on their own path toward spiritual clarity and understanding of who Jesus truly is.

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Healing in Stages: The Blind Man's Miracle in Mark 8:22-26

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  1. Healed in Stages MARK 8:22-26

  2. A Unique Event in Mark • Mark 8:22-26blind man healed in two stages • Only non-instantaneous miracle • Could see much better than he did 8:24 • Could see clearly8:25 • This illustrates progress of disciples from blindness8:18 to blessing 8:27-30, Matt. 16:17 • This story separates the two parts of Mark • A picture of who Jesus is 1:1-8:21 • A clearer, more complete picture of who Jesus is 8:27-16:20

  3. Mark 1:1-8:21 • Qualities that the Romans would respect about Jesus • Authority1:21-28 • Action20 miracles • Attention1:28,45 • “immediately”31times • A picture of Jesus 8:27-16:20 • Qualities that draw all men to Jesus John 12:32 • Suffering8:31-38 • Service9:33-37 • Sacrifice9:14-29 • 5 miracles 9:29 • “immediately” 10 times • A clearer, more complete view of Jesus

  4. Mark 1:1-28 • John’s profession 1-6 • Authorityforetold7-8 • Baptism9-10 • John imprisoned 14 • Overcametemptation12-13 (Heb. 2:18) • Called disciples 16-20 • Taught with authority, not as scribes 22 • Exorcism (authority) 27 8:27-9:29 • Peter’s profession 8:29 • Sufferingforetold8:31-9:1 • Transfiguration9:2-10 • Elijah’ssuffering9:11-13 • Jesus will suffer9:12 • Disciples’failure9:18 • Disputed with scribes 9:14 • Exorcism (selfless) 9:29

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