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Sight and Sound

Date: Apr. 26, 2021

Passage

Matthew 9:27-34

Jesus Heals Two Blind Men

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 let it be 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.

Jesus Heals a Man Unable to Speak

32 As they were going away, behold, a demon-oppressed man who was mute was brought to him. 33 And when the demon had been cast out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marveled, saying, “Never was anything like this seen in Israel.” 34 But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons by the prince of demons.”

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Key Verse: Matthew 9:33

And when the demon had been cast out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marveled, saying, “Never was anything like this seen in Israel.”

1. Sight (27-31)

Two blind men called out to Jesus, 'Have mercy on us, Son of David!' Jesus had mercy on them, and after addressing their faith, restored their sight. With new sight, everything looked so beautiful and breathtaking. Their world became full of wonder and astonishment. Most of all, they could see clearly and beautifully the wonderful mercy of God in their lives.

2. Sound (32-34)

A demon possessed man who could not talk was brought to Jesus. When Jesus drove out the demon, the man spoke. He could sing a song and express his thoughts to others. He could praise God and encourage others. When we experience God's mercy, it is amazing what happens, like seeing and speaking for the first time, and appreciating life newly.

Prayer: Lord, open my eyes and loosen my tongue to see your love and mercy and give praise to you.

One Word: See and speak

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We Are Your Sheep, Lord

Psalm 79:1-13

Key Verse: 79:13

But we your people, the sheep of your pasture,
will give thanks to you forever;
from generation to generation we will recount your praise.

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