Jesus, Son of David, Have Mercy on Me

Luke 18:31-43

Key Verse 18:38

1.   Think about the message Jesus began teaching to his disciples in verses 31-33. What do the following expressions in verse 34 tell us about the disciples? 1) The disciples did not understand; 2) Its meaning was hidden from them; and 3) they did not know what he was talking about. In what respect are many still like the disciples in the passage? Why is it necessary for everyone to “understand” and “know” its meaning? 

2. Verse 31 says, “Jesus took the Twelve aside and then told them…” What does this expression indicate about the way to help people understand and know the meaning of the gospel? 

3. Read verses 35-39. In what respect was the blind man handicapped in meeting and knowing Jesus? Yet, how did he get Jesus’ attention?

4. Examine the way in which the blind man received sight in verses 40-43. What do the following statements teach us about the way to overcome our [spiritual] blindness? 

1) Jesus stopped… and asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?

2) Lord, I want to see!

3) Your faith has healed you.