Message Notes

BILINGUAL WORSHIP
Text: Mark 8:22-26
Title: A Truly Great Heart Of Love

INTRODUCTION

1. The struggles of life

a) Physical

b) Spiritual

c) They can affect us adversely

2. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

a) He loves all of us

b) He will be there to help us in all our weaknesses and struggles

c) He will do a most wonderful work in our lives

3. Introduction of a miracle of the Lord Jesus recorded in Mark 8

a) A special miracle that benefitted

i) A blind man

ii) The disciples

b) A short but insightful miracle that teaches us lessons about the Lord Jesus

THE LORD JESUS AND A BLIND MAN OF BETHSAIDA – Mark 8

1. A blind man was brought to the Lord Jesus (Mark 8:22)

a Likely by his family / friends

b) They would have heard about the Lord Jesus, and thus sought Him

c) They humbly begged Jesus to heal him

2. The Lord Jesus’ response

a) He took the blind man by hand (Mark 8:23a)

b) He led the blind man out of town

i) Healing the blind man in town would draw much attention

ii) The Lord did not want to be known as only a Healer

iii) His focus was to help people come to Salvation

3. How the Lord Jesus cared for the blind man

a) He would not turn away from the blind man’s plea

b) He would help the blind man personally and lovingly

c) Even if it required Him to go out of town and back

THE HEALING OF THE BLIND MAN

1. The Lord Jesus (Mark 8:23b)

a) He spat on the blind man’s eyes and put His hands on him

b) He asked if the blind man saw anything

2. The blind man’s answer (Mark 8:24)

a) He looked up and said, “I see men like trees, walking”

b) The blind man’s vision was only restored partially

c) This was not the usual way the Lord would heal

A MASTERFUL TEACHING MIRACLE BY THE LORD JESUS

1. The Lord performed this miracle not only to heal the blind man

2. But to also teach the disciples an important lesson

a) They were like the blind man who lacked clarity of sight

b) Their problem was a lack of faith and understanding
(cf Mark 6:52, 7:18, 8:21)

3. The Lord Jesus’ concern for His disciples

a) They Lord did not despise or give up on them

b) Even though they struggled again and again

c) He would continue to help them grow further

THE SECOND TOUCH

1. The second touch of the Lord Jesus (Mark 8:25-26)

a) The blind man was completely healed

b) His life was wonderfully changed by the Lord Jesus

c) He was to be obedient to the Lord’s command

2. Significance of the second touch to the disciples

a) They need not remain weak

b) The Lord Jesus could continue to work in their lives wonderfully

c) Their part was to seek the Lord’s help to grow further

A SPECIAL APPRECIATION OF THE LORD JESUS

1. He had a double concern

a) For the blind man

b) For the disciples

2. He performed a miracle that met both concerns

a) The blind man was made well

b) The disciples were taught a much-needed lesson

3. Our appreciation of the Lord Jesus

a) His great heart of love for all of us

b) He will not turn away anyone who seeks Him

c) He is able to help us in all our struggles

CONCLUSION

1. A most wonderful Lord Jesus

a) He gave His life to offer us precious Salvation

b) He will wonderfully change our lives when we believe in Him

c) Faith in Him will continue to help us through life’s journey and challenges

2. Appropriate responses on our part

a) To believe in Jesus as our Lord and Saviour

b) To grow in love and appreciation for the Lord Jesus

c) To exercise faith in the Lord Jesus in all of life’s challenges

d) To follow the Lord Jesus

i) His Word

ii) His Example