Mark
Jesus Heals the Blind Man — Mark 8:22–26
Overview
Jesus heals a blind man in stages, showing His compassion and power to bring spiritual and physical sight.
Details
Key KJV PassageMark 8:25 — “And he was restored, and saw every man clearly.”
Main CharactersJesus, the blind man, and the people of Bethsaida.
Lesson / ThemeJesus brings sight and understanding, sometimes through a process that teaches dependence on Him.
Connection to ChristPhysical sight points to the spiritual sight Christ gives to those who come to Him.
Memory VerseMark 8:25.
Discussion QuestionsWhy might Jesus have healed the man in stages? What is the difference between physical and spiritual sight? How does Jesus help people see clearly?
Verse Selections
✎ Mark 8:22, 23, 24, 25, 26
5 verses
(22) And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.
(23) And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.
(24) And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.
(25) After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
(26) And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.