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Matthew 20:29-34
Jesus and his disciples are making their way to Jerusalem, followed by a huge crowd. On the road, two blind beggars call out to Jesus for help. The blind men were calling Jesus the Son of David, recognizing him as the Messiah, the one who had come to fulfill the promises of God to the Jews. He listened to their cries for help, and healed them immediately.
29 And as they went out of Jericho, a great crowd followed him. 30 And behold, there were two blind men sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” 31 The crowd rebuked them, telling them to be silent, but they cried out all the more, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” 32 And stopping, Jesus called them and said, “What do you want me to do for you?” 33 They said to him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.” 34 And Jesus in pity touched their eyes, and immediately they recovered their sight and followed him.
Matthew 20:29-34
By healing these men, Jesus shows his authority and power to heal, and also his love for those the world would overlook. Jesus lives to serve others. Jesus hears those who call on Him. Jesus cares about our desires. Jesus gives sight to the blind.
Discussion Questions
D&A (Discipleship & Accountability)
Break up into smaller groups for prayer.
Jesus and his disciples are making their way to Jerusalem, followed by a huge crowd. On the road, two blind beggars call out to Jesus for help. The blind men were calling Jesus the Son of David, recognizing him as the Messiah, the one who had come to fulfill the promises of God to the Jews. He listened to their cries for help, and healed them immediately.
29 And as they went out of Jericho, a great crowd followed him. 30 And behold, there were two blind men sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” 31 The crowd rebuked them, telling them to be silent, but they cried out all the more, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” 32 And stopping, Jesus called them and said, “What do you want me to do for you?” 33 They said to him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.” 34 And Jesus in pity touched their eyes, and immediately they recovered their sight and followed him.
Matthew 20:29-34
By healing these men, Jesus shows his authority and power to heal, and also his love for those the world would overlook. Jesus lives to serve others. Jesus hears those who call on Him. Jesus cares about our desires. Jesus gives sight to the blind.
Discussion Questions
- What do you learn about Jesus from this encounter?
- Why did he heal the blind men? What did he want the crowd (and us) to see?
- How can we serve those that tend to be overlooked?
- Are there people in your life that you are not seeing?
- Who does Jesus want you to serve?
- By healing their eyes, Jesus gives them what they asked for - what keeps us from asking boldly?
- Is there something in your life that you need to cry out to Jesus and ask him to do?
- The men get up and follow Jesus.
- How do you recognize Jesus as king of your life?
- How do you respond to the work he has done in your life?
D&A (Discipleship & Accountability)
Break up into smaller groups for prayer.
- How is your time with God?
- What are you praying for?
- What are you struggling with?
- Who are you praying for to know Jesus?
- What gospel conversations have you had this week with someone who doesn’t follow Jesus?