Luke 18:31-43

SON OF DAVID, HAVE MERCY ON ME

Keywords 18:38

He called out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

 

1. Everything written will be fulfilled (31-34)

 Jesus had told his disciples he would be rejected, betrayed, killed, and raised to

life (9:22; 43-45). Now, as Jesus neared Jerusalem, he emphasized the fulfillment

of the prophets’ words and the role of the Gentiles who would torture and kill him.

Everyone was blind to who he really was—some due to ignorance, others due to

willful rejection. The disciples believed Jesus was the Messiah. Although they did

not understand, they followed.

 

2. “Your faith has healed you” (35-43)

 Jesus approached Jericho while heading to Jerusalem. A blind man persistently

called out, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Others tried to silence him, but

he knew this was his only chance. There were many things he did not know or

understand. But one thing he believed: Jesus is the Messiah who can open the

eyes of the blind! Jesus stopped his procession to meet this man and heard his

plea for mercy. The blind man received his sight by faith in Jesus. The man was

now free to follow Jesus, like the disciples.

 

Prayer Father, you have revealed Jesus as the Messiah. Although I do not

understand everything, help me to follow him by faith today.

One Word Open my eyes to see Jesus