In Matthew 6:33, after words about worry, God’s words speak a soothing salve. “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” The men in the story below, followed this direction. They sought out Jesus! May we follow suit as we navigate the days ahead.
Matthew 9:27-31
26 And the report of this went through all that district. 27 “ And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” 28 When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it done to you.” 30 And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, “See that no one knows about it.” 31 But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.
[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?
+ What did the blind men hear according to verse 26? Recall the miracle from yesterday.
+ What is significant about how the two blind men responded to the news?
+ How did the two blind men actively SEEK Jesus? Verse 27
+ What words stood out to you from their cries? Verse 27
+ What were the blind men specifically asking for? Verse 27
+ Where did Jesus have a more intimate conversation with the men? Verse 28
+ What did Jesus ask the men? Verse 28
+ What does the word “this” refer to in verse 28?
+ How did both men respond? Verse 28
+ How did Jesus physically grant “mercy” to the two men? Verse 29
+ What words accompanied Jesus’s touch? Verse 29
+ In verse 30, what was the result of the blind men’s encounter with Jesus?
+ How might this change their outlook on life, physically, emotionally, and spiritually?
+ What was Jesus’s stern direction in verse 30?
+ How did the men respond to their encounter with Jesus in verse 31?
[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?
+ Is there a sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?
+ What or who are you seeking now? How can you actively seek Jesus instead?
+ How might putting yourself in the path of Jesus change your outlook today, tomorrow, and for eternity?
[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?
+ What is my next step?
+ Who can you ask to join you as you seek Jesus? This story illustrated two men coming together to Jesus. How might having another encourage you and them in your faith journey?