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Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
34But the disciples did not understand any of these things. The meaning was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what He was saying.35As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging.36When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.
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Carter Conlon
T. Austin-SparksCarter Conlon
Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Zac Poonen
George VerwerSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
A certain blind man - Bartimeus. See this transaction explained at large, on Mat 20:29-34 (note), and Mar 10:46 (note), etc.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And hearing the multitude pass by,.... Their "voice", as the Syriac version expresses it; the noise of their feet, and especially of their tongues; he asked what it meant? what was the meaning of this concourse of people, and of this clamorous noise; or, as the Syriac version reads, "who it should be?" what person of note was passing by, that there was such a multitude after him? to which the answer best agrees.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Christ came not only to bring light to a dark world, and so to set before us the objects we are to have in view, but also to give sight to blind souls, and by healing the organ to enable them to view those objects. As a token of this, he cured many of their bodily blindness: we have now an account of one to whom he gave sight near Jericho. Mark gives us an account of one, and names him, whom he cured as he went out of Jericho, Mar 10:46. Matthew speaks of two whom he cured as they departed from Jericho, Mat 20:30. Luke says it was en tō engizein auton - when he was near to Jericho, which might be when he was going out of it as well as when he was coming into it. Observe, I. This poor blind man sat by the wayside, begging, Luk 18:35. It seems, he was not only blind, but poor, had nothing to subsist on, nor any relations to maintain him; the fitter emblem of the world of mankind which Christ came to heal and save; they are therefore wretched and miserable, for they are both poor and blind, Rev 3:17. He sat begging, for he was blind, and could not work for his living. Note, Those ought to be relieved by charity whom the providence of God has any way disabled to get their own bread. Such objects of charity by the way-side ought not to be overlooked by us. Christ here cast a favourable eye upon a common beggar, and, though there are cheats among such, yet they must not therefore be all thought such. II. Hearing the noise of a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant, Luk 18:36. This we had not before. It teaches us that it is good to be inquisitive, and that those who are so some time or other find the benefit of it. Those who want their sight should make so much the better use of their hearing, and, when they cannot see with their own eyes, should, by asking questions, make use of other people's eyes. So this blind man did, and by that means came to understand that Jesus of Nazareth passed by, Luk 18:37. It is good being in Christ's way; and, when we have an opportunity of applying ourselves to him, not to let it slip. III. His prayer has in it a great deal both of faith and fervency: Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me, Luk 18:38. He owns Christ to be the Son of David, the Messiah promised; he believes him to be Jesus, a Saviour; he believes he is able to help and succour him, and earnestly begs his favour: "Have mercy on me, pardon my sin, pity my misery." Christ is a merciful king; those that apply themselves to him as the Son of David shall find him so, and ask enough for themselves when they pray, Have mercy on us; for Christ's mercy includes all. IV. Those who are in good earnest for Christ's favours and blessings will not be put by from the pursuit of them, though they meet with opposition and rebuke. They who went along chid him as troublesome to the Master, noisy and impertinent, and bade him hold his peace; but he went on with his petition, nay, the check given him was but as a dam to a full stream, which makes it swell so much the more; he cried the louder, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. Those who would speed in prayer must be importunate in prayer. This history, in the close of the chapter, intimates the same thing with the parable in the beginning of the chapter, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. V. Christ encourages poor beggars, whom men frown upon, and invites them to come to him, and is ready to entertain them, and bid them welcome: He commanded him to be brought to him. Note, Christ has more tenderness and compassion for distressed supplicants than any of his followers have. Though Christ was upon his journey, yet he stopped and stood, and commanded him to be brought to him. Those who had checked him must now lend him their hands to lead him to Christ. VI. Though Christ knows all our wants, he will know them from us (Luk 18:41): What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? By spreading our case before God, with a particular representation of our wants and burdens, we teach ourselves to value the mercy we are in pursuit of; and it is necessary that we should, else we are not fit to receive it. This man poured out his soul before Christ, when he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. Thus particular should we be in prayer, upon particular occasions. VII. The prayer of faith, guided by Christ's encouraging promises, and grounded on them, shall not be in vain; nay, it shall not only receive an answer of peace, but of honour (Luk 18:42); Christ said, Receive thy sight, thy faith hath saved thee. True faith will produce fervency in prayer, and both together will fetch in abundance of the fruits of Christ's favour; and they are then doubly comfortable when they come in that way, when we are saved by faith. VIII. The grace of Christ ought to be thankfully acknowledged, to the glory of God, Luk 18:43. 1. The poor beggar himself, that had his sight restored, followed Christ, glorifying God. Christ made it his business to glorify his Father; and those whom he healed pleased him best when they praised God, as those shall please God best who praise Christ and do him honour; for, in confessing that he is Lord, we give glory to God the Father. It is for the glory of God if we follow Christ, as those will do whose eyes are opened. 2. The people that saw it could not forbear giving praise to God, who had given such power to the Son of Man, and by him had conferred such favours on the sons of men. Note, We must give praise to God for his mercies to others as well as for mercies to ourselves.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
18:35-43 This account again demonstrates Jesus’ care for the poor and marginalized in Israel. It reminds the reader that Jesus is the Son of David, the Messiah (18:38), shortly before he enters Jerusalem as king (19:28-44). 18:35 Jericho was located in an oasis in the Judean wilderness, eighteen miles (thirty kilometers) northeast of Jerusalem. At 820 feet (250 meters) below sea level, Jericho is the world’s lowest city and one of the oldest.
Luke 18:35
Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
34But the disciples did not understand any of these things. The meaning was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what He was saying.35As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging.36When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.
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A Bride Adorned for the Bridegroom
By Art Katz12K1:14:15BrideLUK 18:35In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of Christians becoming desensitized to the world and accepting its norms. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining sensitivity to the things that grieve God and expressing anguish over them. The speaker also mentions a specific example of a controversial advertisement involving Star Wars figures in a public school, highlighting the need to speak out against such worldly influences. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the impending judgment of God and the urgency for believers to have a deep passion for sharing in the sufferings of Jesus.
The Cry of the Blind Man
By Carter Conlon2.6K59:50Mercy Of GodMAT 6:33LUK 10:25LUK 10:30LUK 18:9LUK 18:35LUK 19:1In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of a blind man in Luke chapter 18. The blind man, who is considered a nuisance in his generation, becomes curious when he sees a large crowd passing by. He cries out to someone nearby, asking what is happening. The preacher emphasizes the importance of hearing the voice of God and moving under the guidance of the Holy Spirit in order to make a difference in our generation. The sermon also highlights the danger of being forever learning but never coming to the knowledge of the truth, and the need for a genuine pursuit of Christ.
Jesus of Nazareth Passeth By
By T. Austin-Sparks2.6K26:43JesusMAT 6:33LUK 18:35EPH 1:18REV 2:5In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not taking the presence of Jesus for granted. He mentions that even though the Sunday morning gathering of Christians may not be seen as a time to preach the gospel of salvation, there have been instances where people have been saved during these gatherings. The speaker also highlights the significance of every contact with Jesus, stating that there are momentous things bound up with it. He warns against missing out on opportunities and becoming tragedies like the churches in Asia and North Africa whose names and testimonies are now gone. The sermon emphasizes the transformative power of Jesus in bringing spiritual value to people's lives and encourages listeners to make the most of every opportunity with Jesus.
A Blind Church in a Miraculous Place
By Carter Conlon1.9K42:15LUK 18:35The sermon titled 'A Blind Church in a Miraculous Place' from Luke 18 and Joshua 5 emphasizes the need for a spiritual awakening and a cry for God's mercy. It highlights the story of a blind man near Jericho who cried out to Jesus for sight, symbolizing the need for believers to cry out for spiritual vision and breakthroughs. The message challenges listeners to humbly seek God's intervention, break free from strongholds, and experience the miraculous power of God in their lives.
Brokenness
By Nancy Leigh DeMoss1.4K57:57BrokennessLUK 18:35In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of beginning a lifestyle of brokenness. He starts by discussing the need to see God as He truly is, which leads to recognizing our own need for Him. The speaker then refers to the story of Job, who initially defended himself but ultimately repented and humbled himself before God. The sermon also highlights the parable of the prodigal son, illustrating how it is often our need and brokenness that lead us to repentance. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the significance of obedience and humility before God, using biblical examples of brokenness leading to God's power and provision.
The Amazing Grace of God
By Zac Poonen1.2K1:08:57PSA 23:5MAT 6:14LUK 18:35ROM 6:14EPH 1:7
This sermon emphasizes the multifaceted nature of God's amazing grace. It highlights the power of grace to bring forgiveness of sins, deliverance from the power of sin, and the ability to face and overcome various challenges in life. The message encourages listeners to forgive others, trust in God's grace for victory over sin, and rely on His sufficiency to navigate through difficult circumstances.
Because of the Cross
By George Verwer75640:51Cross of ChristLUK 18:351PE 2:24In this sermon, Dave Borman shares his passion for spreading the word of God and seeing new believers come to Christ. He emphasizes the importance of church planting and assembly ministry in reaching the world for Christ. Borman highlights the effectiveness of even the youngest believers in sharing their testimony and witnessing for Jesus Christ. He also discusses the strategy of the year program and addresses misconceptions about the work of OM. Overall, Borman encourages believers to give their entire selves for the sake of world evangelization and to be ready to go the extra mile in sharing the message of Jesus Christ.
What It Means to Be Under Discipline of Christ in the Church
By Rolfe Barnard7381:00:29MAT 4:11MRK 10:45LUK 18:35REV 2:5In this sermon, the preacher, who has been an evangelist for 36 years, shares his one sermon that has three points. He often preaches about blind Bartimaeus, emphasizing that Bartimaeus was blind in both eyes and completely dependent on God's grace. The preacher also highlights the importance of proclaiming the gospel and the privilege and demand it brings. He references Bible verses such as Matthew 11:12 and Luke 13:24 to emphasize the urgency and seriousness of seeking God's kingdom. The sermon emphasizes the need for radical commitment to God, even if it means sacrificing things that cause stumbling.
Sense and Nonsense
By Ingimar De Ridder0PSA 34:8MRK 10:52LUK 18:35ROM 10:17HEB 5:14Ingimar De Ridder preaches about Bartimaeus, a blind man who could hear, emphasizing how God works with what we have, not what we lack. He highlights the importance of coming to our senses spiritually, being sensitive to God's presence and purposes, and not letting Jesus pass by without giving Him an audience. Faith is born when we hear God's Word before we see, and following Jesus is the only sensible choice.
Results Through Desperate Faith
By E.A. Adeboye0MAT 9:29MRK 10:46LUK 18:35ROM 4:20HEB 11:1E.A. Adeboye preaches on the power of desperate faith, emphasizing the importance of activating our faith to receive God's miraculous touch. He highlights the story of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, who demonstrated desperate faith by crying out to Jesus for healing. Adeboye challenges believers to step out of their comfort zones and trigger their own miracles through persistent and unwavering faith, as Jesus always sought out faith in people to perform miracles.
- Adam Clarke
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
A certain blind man - Bartimeus. See this transaction explained at large, on Mat 20:29-34 (note), and Mar 10:46 (note), etc.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And hearing the multitude pass by,.... Their "voice", as the Syriac version expresses it; the noise of their feet, and especially of their tongues; he asked what it meant? what was the meaning of this concourse of people, and of this clamorous noise; or, as the Syriac version reads, "who it should be?" what person of note was passing by, that there was such a multitude after him? to which the answer best agrees.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Christ came not only to bring light to a dark world, and so to set before us the objects we are to have in view, but also to give sight to blind souls, and by healing the organ to enable them to view those objects. As a token of this, he cured many of their bodily blindness: we have now an account of one to whom he gave sight near Jericho. Mark gives us an account of one, and names him, whom he cured as he went out of Jericho, Mar 10:46. Matthew speaks of two whom he cured as they departed from Jericho, Mat 20:30. Luke says it was en tō engizein auton - when he was near to Jericho, which might be when he was going out of it as well as when he was coming into it. Observe, I. This poor blind man sat by the wayside, begging, Luk 18:35. It seems, he was not only blind, but poor, had nothing to subsist on, nor any relations to maintain him; the fitter emblem of the world of mankind which Christ came to heal and save; they are therefore wretched and miserable, for they are both poor and blind, Rev 3:17. He sat begging, for he was blind, and could not work for his living. Note, Those ought to be relieved by charity whom the providence of God has any way disabled to get their own bread. Such objects of charity by the way-side ought not to be overlooked by us. Christ here cast a favourable eye upon a common beggar, and, though there are cheats among such, yet they must not therefore be all thought such. II. Hearing the noise of a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant, Luk 18:36. This we had not before. It teaches us that it is good to be inquisitive, and that those who are so some time or other find the benefit of it. Those who want their sight should make so much the better use of their hearing, and, when they cannot see with their own eyes, should, by asking questions, make use of other people's eyes. So this blind man did, and by that means came to understand that Jesus of Nazareth passed by, Luk 18:37. It is good being in Christ's way; and, when we have an opportunity of applying ourselves to him, not to let it slip. III. His prayer has in it a great deal both of faith and fervency: Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me, Luk 18:38. He owns Christ to be the Son of David, the Messiah promised; he believes him to be Jesus, a Saviour; he believes he is able to help and succour him, and earnestly begs his favour: "Have mercy on me, pardon my sin, pity my misery." Christ is a merciful king; those that apply themselves to him as the Son of David shall find him so, and ask enough for themselves when they pray, Have mercy on us; for Christ's mercy includes all. IV. Those who are in good earnest for Christ's favours and blessings will not be put by from the pursuit of them, though they meet with opposition and rebuke. They who went along chid him as troublesome to the Master, noisy and impertinent, and bade him hold his peace; but he went on with his petition, nay, the check given him was but as a dam to a full stream, which makes it swell so much the more; he cried the louder, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. Those who would speed in prayer must be importunate in prayer. This history, in the close of the chapter, intimates the same thing with the parable in the beginning of the chapter, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. V. Christ encourages poor beggars, whom men frown upon, and invites them to come to him, and is ready to entertain them, and bid them welcome: He commanded him to be brought to him. Note, Christ has more tenderness and compassion for distressed supplicants than any of his followers have. Though Christ was upon his journey, yet he stopped and stood, and commanded him to be brought to him. Those who had checked him must now lend him their hands to lead him to Christ. VI. Though Christ knows all our wants, he will know them from us (Luk 18:41): What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? By spreading our case before God, with a particular representation of our wants and burdens, we teach ourselves to value the mercy we are in pursuit of; and it is necessary that we should, else we are not fit to receive it. This man poured out his soul before Christ, when he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. Thus particular should we be in prayer, upon particular occasions. VII. The prayer of faith, guided by Christ's encouraging promises, and grounded on them, shall not be in vain; nay, it shall not only receive an answer of peace, but of honour (Luk 18:42); Christ said, Receive thy sight, thy faith hath saved thee. True faith will produce fervency in prayer, and both together will fetch in abundance of the fruits of Christ's favour; and they are then doubly comfortable when they come in that way, when we are saved by faith. VIII. The grace of Christ ought to be thankfully acknowledged, to the glory of God, Luk 18:43. 1. The poor beggar himself, that had his sight restored, followed Christ, glorifying God. Christ made it his business to glorify his Father; and those whom he healed pleased him best when they praised God, as those shall please God best who praise Christ and do him honour; for, in confessing that he is Lord, we give glory to God the Father. It is for the glory of God if we follow Christ, as those will do whose eyes are opened. 2. The people that saw it could not forbear giving praise to God, who had given such power to the Son of Man, and by him had conferred such favours on the sons of men. Note, We must give praise to God for his mercies to others as well as for mercies to ourselves.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
18:35-43 This account again demonstrates Jesus’ care for the poor and marginalized in Israel. It reminds the reader that Jesus is the Son of David, the Messiah (18:38), shortly before he enters Jerusalem as king (19:28-44). 18:35 Jericho was located in an oasis in the Judean wilderness, eighteen miles (thirty kilometers) northeast of Jerusalem. At 820 feet (250 meters) below sea level, Jericho is the world’s lowest city and one of the oldest.