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Two Blind Men Healed- Matthew 9:27-30
Matthew 9:27-30. And when Jesus departed thence — from the ruler’s house; two blind men, who probably had heard of His being there, and waited for His coming out; followed him — As he went through the streets, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us — The title which they here give him, shows that they believed him to be the Messiah; for, at this time, it was not only universally understood that the Messiah would be a descendant of David, but Song of Solomon of David was one of the names then ascribed to him by the Jews.
As these men were blind, they could have no evidence of Christ’s miracles from their senses. They believed them, therefore, on the testimony of others who had seen them. Viewed in this light, their persuasion of Christ’s power to cure them was an exercise of faith highly commendable in them, and which reflected great honor upon Jesus.
The blind men came to him - That is, they followed him into the house. They showed a determination to persevere until they obtained what they asked.
Jesus asks, “Believe ye that I am able to do this?”- To work such a miracle. Though they had followed him and cried after him, yet he required of them an open profession of their faith in regard to his power.
They said unto him, Yea, Lord - We have no doubt of this. We came with that assurance: we have followed You with that belief. It was on this simple profession of their faith that the miracle was performed.
Then touched he their eyes.—This is the first recorded instance of the method which our Lord seems always to have adopted in the case of the blind, and, in part also, in that of the deaf.
According to your faith ... - That is, you have "believed" that you could be healed, be healed accordingly. Your faith covered the whole extent of the work respecting my power and the absolute restoration to sight, and that power is exerted accordingly, and your sight is restored.
Jesus straitly charged them, saying, see that no man know it. This was a very strict charge, and according to the signification of the word here used, it was given with great sternness of countenance, and severity of expression, in a very rough manner. The reasons for concealing the miracle are not very obvious nor is it recorded. Perhaps to shun all appearance of vain glory, or seeking popular applause; or He did not choose to be made more known by this miracle, or at this time, or by these men; He might have foreseen bad consequences; or to irritate the resentments of those against Him; or to keep the crowd from setting him up for a temporal king among them.
It would have been better for them to have obeyed His command of silence, their conduct is not to be commended: and yet their conduct is not without affording us means of inferring, how great is the effect which the power of Christ has on those who have experienced it. They spread abroad His fame in all that country. This they did, not in contempt of Christ and his orders; but rather out of gratitude, and through an honest zeal to spread his honor and glory. How could they not? Their eyes were just opened!
We have no such command to keep silent. If we have moved from death to life, and we were blind but now we see; how can we not tell all who will listen? I remember the exact time I was born again. It was literally as if I was blind my whole life and I was given sight. Had a sin conscience and was fully aware that the Holy Spirit had entered my mind and my body, raising up a new creation. How could I not tell everyone? I was dead and now I live! How could I not proclaim His name?
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Two Blind Men Healed- Matthew 9:27-30
Matthew 9:27-30. And when Jesus departed thence — from the ruler’s house; two blind men, who probably had heard of His being there, and waited for His coming out; followed him — As he went through the streets, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us — The title which they here give him, shows that they believed him to be the Messiah; for, at this time, it was not only universally understood that the Messiah would be a descendant of David, but Song of Solomon of David was one of the names then ascribed to him by the Jews.
As these men were blind, they could have no evidence of Christ’s miracles from their senses. They believed them, therefore, on the testimony of others who had seen them. Viewed in this light, their persuasion of Christ’s power to cure them was an exercise of faith highly commendable in them, and which reflected great honor upon Jesus.
The blind men came to him - That is, they followed him into the house. They showed a determination to persevere until they obtained what they asked.
Jesus asks, “Believe ye that I am able to do this?”- To work such a miracle. Though they had followed him and cried after him, yet he required of them an open profession of their faith in regard to his power.
They said unto him, Yea, Lord - We have no doubt of this. We came with that assurance: we have followed You with that belief. It was on this simple profession of their faith that the miracle was performed.
Then touched he their eyes.—This is the first recorded instance of the method which our Lord seems always to have adopted in the case of the blind, and, in part also, in that of the deaf.
According to your faith ... - That is, you have "believed" that you could be healed, be healed accordingly. Your faith covered the whole extent of the work respecting my power and the absolute restoration to sight, and that power is exerted accordingly, and your sight is restored.
Jesus straitly charged them, saying, see that no man know it. This was a very strict charge, and according to the signification of the word here used, it was given with great sternness of countenance, and severity of expression, in a very rough manner. The reasons for concealing the miracle are not very obvious nor is it recorded. Perhaps to shun all appearance of vain glory, or seeking popular applause; or He did not choose to be made more known by this miracle, or at this time, or by these men; He might have foreseen bad consequences; or to irritate the resentments of those against Him; or to keep the crowd from setting him up for a temporal king among them.
It would have been better for them to have obeyed His command of silence, their conduct is not to be commended: and yet their conduct is not without affording us means of inferring, how great is the effect which the power of Christ has on those who have experienced it. They spread abroad His fame in all that country. This they did, not in contempt of Christ and his orders; but rather out of gratitude, and through an honest zeal to spread his honor and glory. How could they not? Their eyes were just opened!
We have no such command to keep silent. If we have moved from death to life, and we were blind but now we see; how can we not tell all who will listen? I remember the exact time I was born again. It was literally as if I was blind my whole life and I was given sight. Had a sin conscience and was fully aware that the Holy Spirit had entered my mind and my body, raising up a new creation. How could I not tell everyone? I was dead and now I live! How could I not proclaim His name?