v22-26…Why did Jesus lead the blind man outside of the village ?
Would a gradual restoration of sight be more helpful for this man?
Does the gradual process of healing have a parallel in anyone gaining spiritual insight ?
Do instant conversions ever occur, or are there always spiritual promptings before this happens ?-Acts, ch8,v.26-40; ch.9,v.1-19.
v.29..If an assertion of faith is never sought, is permanent faith ever established in a “believer” ?-Romans,ch.10,v.9-10 .
Was Peter’s answer the result of guesswork, or was there another source ?- Matt.ch.16,v.17
v.31…Did Peter realize then the full purpose of Jesus’ coming into the world and His total ministry- (example, teaching, works of power, sufferings,death burial, resurrection, ascension, exaltation.) ?
Did he understand much more of the truth later ?-1 Peter,ch.3,v.18.
v.32..Did Peter and the other disciples accept at that time that the Son of Man would need to suffer in God’s will ?
v.35…What kind of commitment does Jesus ask of a follower ..self-determination, independence, self –centred living, or a life centred only on Jesus and His purposes ?
Does Jesus ever ask a follower to do something He never faced Himself ?
What kind of commitment does Jesus ask first in anyone who would follow Him .. our gifts, our money, our service, our abilities, or our self-life ?
v.38.. Why could a follower of Jesus ever become ashamed of Him ? Would the reason be the manner of His death ? Or might the reason for shame be a shallow commitment to Him personally and a superficial response to Him ?-Matt.,ch.13,v.20-22.
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