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Seeing Clearly

• What are some common eyesight problems?• What are some common metaphorical vision problems?– She’s in the dark– He can’t see beyond the end of his nose– They can’t see the forest for the trees

Seeing Clearly

• What are common eyesight problems?• What are some common metaphorical vision problems?• Spiritual sight– Seeing clearly from the heart– Seeing what God sees & seeing how God sees– Deep knowledge of God and His ways in the world

• Prayer: Father, open the eyes of our hearts

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Having Eyes that See

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Vision in Mark 8-11

• Jesus said, “Do you have eyes but fail to see?” 8:17-18• Blind man: 2 Step Healing 8:24-25– “I see people; they look like trees walking around.”– “Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he

saw everything clearly.”• Disciples Step 1: Jesus is the Messiah 8:27-30– Peter expresses his belief that Jesus is the Messiah

• Disciples Step 2: Jesus will suffer and die 8:31-10:45– 3 warnings about Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection– Disciples are very slow to understand

• Blind beggar… 8:46-52

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Blind Bartimaeus keeps asking Jesus for mercy– The “many” try to stop him• “The cry of the ‘poor’ is so often regarded as an

annoying interruption.”– “Son of David” (the greatest king of Israel)

Prophecy“‘The Lord declares to you that the Lord himself will establish a house for you: When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom. … I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. … Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.’” 2 Samuel 7:11-16

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“Have mercy on me”: a common cry to God for helpPsalm 4:1: “Have mercy on me, LORD; heal me”Psalm 6:2: “Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am faint”Psalm 41:4, 10: “May you have mercy on me, LORD”Psalm 51:1: “Have mercy on me, O God”Psalm 57:1: “Have mercy on me, my

God, have mercy on me”Psalm 86:3, 16: “Turn to me and have mercy on me”Psalm 119:132: “Turn to me and have mercy on me”Psalm 123:3: “Have mercy on us, LORD, have mercy

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Blind Bartimaeus keeps asking Jesus for mercy– The “many” try to stop him• “The cry of the ‘poor’ is so often regarded as an

annoying interruption.”– “Son of David” (the greatest king of Israel)• Rightful heir coming to Jerusalem• The “triumphal entry” is next

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Blind Bartimaeus keeps asking Jesus for mercy

• Jesus stops for a blind beggar who is calling out for mercy

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Blind Bartimaeus keeps asking Jesus for mercy

Jesus gives Bartimaeus his sightBartimaeus becomes a follower of Jesus• Jesus stops for a blind beggar who is calling out for

mercy• The man’s trouble was an opportunity

for Jesus’ glory

• Jesus heals within relationship– Conversation is usually central to healings– Also today, God wants us to pray

for His work in our lives• It takes faith to ask for deep needs

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The Big Idea

Jesus Christ brings new life and understanding to those who cry out to Him in faith

for mercyand for life

with perseverance

Application• Cry out to God– Before AND after coming to salvation

• To begin the journey of discipleship• To grow in the journey of discipleship (as loved children)

– Humbly• Seeking mercy, spiritual life, spiritual understanding

– Boldly• See His glory, become like Him, give His grace to others• And keep asking!

• Stop for the “poor”– Trouble is an opportunity for Christ’s glory

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ApplicationWhen you cry out for mercy in Christ…– The creator of the universe stops to listen!– And He freely gives His mercy• To begin new life in Christ• To grow in your life in Christ

The Big Idea

Jesus Christ brings new life and understanding to those who cry out to Him in faith

for mercyand for life

with perseverance

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Reflection

• Will you cry out for mercy now?– To begin new life in Christ– To grow in Him– For the help that you need today– For your deepest needs

• “Lord, have mercy on me!”