In Mark 8:22-26, a blind man is brought to Jesus to be healed. Jesus spits on the man's eyes and lays hands on him, asking if he can see anything. The man reports that he can partially see people, but they look like trees walking. Jesus then touches the man's eyes again, and his sight is fully restored. This miraculous healing demonstrates Jesus' power and compassion, showing that he is the Son of God who has the ability to restore physical sight to the blind.
This passage is unique to the gospel of Mark and emphasizes the gradual nature of the blind man's healing. One possible daily application from this story is to trust in God's timing and process when seeking healing or answers to prayer. Just as the blind man's sight was fully restored in stages, we can have faith that God is working in our lives even when we may not see immediate results.
Mark: 8:22-26
In Mark 8:22-26, Jesus heals a blind man in two stages, first partially and then completely restoring his sight. This passage is not found in other parts of the Gospels.
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