Questions
(Questions for meditation)
1st case (Mark 8:22-26)
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Why did Jesus bring the blind man out of town for healing?
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It took two steps of Jesus’ healing for the blind man to recover his sight completely. What is your reflection about the blind man's recovery?
2nd case (Mark 10:46-52)
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Why did the author record the name of the blind man this time?
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The blind man called Jesus ‘son of David’. What does it reflect about his acknowledgment of Jesus’ identity?
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What is the difference between this blind man and the first one in the way of asking Jesus for healing? What message does it reflect?
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What is the similarity of this blind man and the Canaanite woman (Matt 15:21-23) in the way of asking Jesus for healing?
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The blind man finally gained the attention of Jesus. What have you learnt from the attitude and move of the blind man in his request?
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Why did Jesus only say a couple words in his healing this time and have no other special movement like the first case?
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Compare the healing cases of this blind man, the Canaanite woman (Mark 7:29) and the centurion (Matt 8:13). What are the common things with respect to Jesus’ response and healing method? What message have you got from it?
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What have you learnt from the two blind men’s healing cases in terms of faith and the experience of the Lord’s power?