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“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. “🙏

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My 2 ₵
As I have been studying through the book of Mark, from the Bible, there are some key things that I have seen people talk about and over but not really discuss. For instance, when Jesus went, His next to the last time, to the temple, it says that He looked around. He already knew what He would find but, He looked around, He provided a last time for His mind to be changed by evidence. In the verses today He sat and watched the people. They were bringing their tithes and offerings and gifts. Some were giving a lot, a percentage of their wealth, some were giving as much as they could without losing anything. One brought all that she had. Two small coins, the worth or the number doesn’t really matter. Jesus watched her give everything thing that she had. It was more than a tithe or an offering, it was her everything. Remember, He is here, and He is loving, and kind. He knows all and He sees all, of each of us. Listen to words you read and here Gods direction. He will guide/lead you. He knows you.

Paul Baloche - Offering
https://youtu.be/NmgzBrYw5Nk?si=NJOiip80vxR8AugS

The Widow’s Offering
41 Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. 42 Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. 43 Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. 44 For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.”
Mark 12:41-44 (NLT)

What does Mark 12:41-44 mean? The links below were found by pasting this question on Google.

“In this text we could consider that Jesus is observing the hearts of those who are donating to the Treasury. The rich are donating from what they have in abundance. This can be likened to the world today where celebrities may use ‘virtue signalling’ making large donations to causes. Their intention is to receive praise, in contrast to those who may fully embrace a cause and actively work to change a social situation. Do we ‘clang our coins’ into the treasure for others to notice, by making competitions out of fundraising ventures? Is our gift to God out of our abundance or our poverty, however we may define that?
Jesus is not critical of having wealth. However, both here and in the call of the rich young man, he indicates that it can ’get in the way’ of a life as a disciple. Is this the same for individuals? The Church? Does the maintenance of our schools, parishes and buildings stand as an obstacle to our trust in God?“
https://ncec.catholic.edu.au/faith/scripture-resources/commentaries/the-gospel-of-mark/the-widows-offering-mark-1241-44/ #:~:text=indicates%20the%20importance%20of%20Jesus,she%20has%20to%20live%20on

“Against this broader backdrop of redemptive-historical birth pangs it is appropriate to inquire as to why the account of the widow’s “mite” appears where it does. After all, the preceding verse ( 12:40 ) concludes Jesus’ public ministry in Mark’s account.2Is this a simple postscript? Is it one final lesson concerning the nature of true faith and piety, added to reinforce lessons previously given to the disciples? Given the placement of the pericope, coming as it does between the record of Jesus’ public ministry and the Olivet discourse, we should not hesitate to probe the account more deeply in order to see what riches it might yield.”
pe·ric·o·pe /pəˈrikəpē/ noun
1. an extract from a text, especially a passage from the Bible.
"a book of pericopes"
https://www.apuritansmind.com/stewardship/smithgeoffreywidowsmite/

“Dump the parts of the disassembled item out onto a table. Flip through the assembly manual while looking perplexed. Say: I’ve been trying to put this toy together for days! But the instructions are really hard to understand. Act like you’re trying to put the toy together. It says to put piece E in slot J, but it doesn’t fit. And I can’t even find slot G! I’m totally lost! These instructions make no sense! Ask: I think there MUST be an easier way than following all these directions. What do you think? What might help me out? Listen for answers, and if it’s not suggested by the kids, Say: I think it would be a whole lot easier if the maker of this toy just came here and showed me how to do this. People just learn better that way, don’t you think?”

https://bible.org/seriespage/8-jesus-and-widow-s-offering-mark-1241-44-luke-211-4

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The Widow's offering - Mark 12:41-44 - NCEC 41 He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43 Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor wido...

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Chris Tomlin - Jesus Messiah
https://youtu.be/tdxSC1tHJn0

“Whose Son Is the Messiah?
35 Later, as Jesus was teaching the people in the Temple, he asked, “Why do the teachers of religious law claim that the Messiah is the son of David? 36 For David himself, speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, said, ‘The LORD said to my Lord, Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies beneath your feet.’ 37 Since David himself called the Messiah ‘my Lord,’ how can the Messiah be his son?” The large crowd listened to him with great delight. 38 Jesus also taught: “Beware of these teachers of religious law! For they like to parade around in flowing robes and receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces. 39 And how they love the seats of honor in the synagogues and the head table at banquets. 40 Yet they shamelessly cheat widows out of their property and then pretend to be pious by making long prayers in public. Because of this, they will be more severely punished.””
Mark 12:35-40 (NLT)

What does Mark 12:35-40 mean? The links below were found by pasting this question on Google.

“Now Jesus asks his question: How can you say that the Christ is the son of David? What does this question mean? First, we must remember that "the Christ" was not a proper name at that time. When we say "the Christ," we mean "Jesus Christ." But when they said "the Christ," they meant "the Messiah," the one who would deliver them from all foreign powers and reestablish David's throne on earth. And the idea of a Davidic Messiah was firmly entrenched in the minds of first-century Jews, so to speak of the "Son of David" was to speak of "the Christ."“

phylactery. / (fɪˈlæktərɪ) / nounplural -teries. Also called: Tefillah Judaism (usually plural) either of the pair of blackened square cases containing parchments inscribed with biblical passages, bound by leather thongs to the head and left arm, and worn by Jewish men during weekday morning prayers.
https://www.nateholdridge.com/mark/12-35-40

“Perhaps the greatest sacrifice we make on a daily basis is our time. Whether you are graced with resources, gifts or talents, time supersedes them all because it is something every human has in their possession. You can waste your time or use it wisely. The choice is yours… What if our call to action is not limited to simply receiving salvation at one single moment in our lives but preaching the Gospel to ourselves each day as we apply God's Word?”
https://www.journeyintothewilderness.com/blog/2010/09/luke-1235-40.html

“Jesus ironically quoted a verse that promised his enemies would be brought into total subjection to him. But his focus was not on its statement of ultimate triumph. Verse 37 says, “David himself calls him Lord. So how is he his son?” The Christ was the son of David. But David calls him “my Lord.” How could David’s son be David’s Lord? Matthew 22:45 says, “And no one was able to answer him a word.” The teachers of the law did not know the answer.”

• “The bad news: There is a greater condemnation for those who do not trust in Christ.
• The good news: There is now therefore no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. “
https://hbcharlesjr.com/resource-library/sermon-outlines/jesus-has-the-last-word/

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Luke 12:35-40 - MESSAGE | MEANING | REFLECTION — Daniel Ploof Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect!

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The Most Important Commandment

My 2 ₵
I have read many things this morning in preparing this study that I have found very relevant in today’s Christian struggle with, everything from unpredictable weather to earth quacks along with Hurricanes, to how to accept others no matter who or what they are and that includes the acclimation of sexually different people into “MY” society. That MY is big because it belongs to you and me individually. We must learn to love ourselves I think before we can love others. How much do you love yourself; do you have any idea? In some respects that is a bad thing, loving oneself, in this context it is required. Without it you have no idea how to love everyone else, your neighbors. I would love you to read and understand each of these three articles’ spirit and action. Our country and the world are in turmoil and ready to explode right now. Both humanly and naturally. These verses and the three articles call us as Christians to start following God’s First and Second commandments honestly and completely, not just know them and disobey them as did the person in the text talking to Jesus.

Mark 12:30-31 - Greatest Commandment
https://youtu.be/sqrBAyJ5yUc

28 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The LORD our God is the one and only LORD. 30 And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ 31 The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” 32 The teacher of religious law replied, “Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth by saying that there is only one God and no other. 33 And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law.” 34 Realizing how much the man understood, Jesus said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” And after that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.
Mark 12:28-34 (NLT)
What does Mark 12:28-34 mean? The links below were found by pasting this question on Google.

“J.P. Moreland puts the command in context for us. He says, “In the context of Leviticus 19:13-17, we are warned not to oppress ([the word “oppress” means] to keep someone in hardship; to cause distress, anxiety, or discomfort)” our neighbor, judge our neighbor unjustly, slander our neighbor, hate our neighbor in our hearts, and take revenge or bear a grudge against our neighbor. Rather, we are to love our neighbor as ourselves, implying that self-love is first…In Romans 13:9, Paul repeats Leviticus 19:18 and simply adds in verse 10 that love ‘does no harm to a neighbor,’ presumably because one would not do a wrong to oneself.” That’s a high mark to achieve! …
I want you to know about God and I want you to agree with everything God says, but that alone won’t get you into heaven. And, in fact, the first step is knowing and agreeing with God that you’re a sinner in need of a savior. You enter God’s kingdom by coming to Jesus as your only hope and laying every other merit down at his feet. Your hope cannot be in your obedience. It cannot be in your character. It cannot be in your knowledge or agreement with God or anything else. Your hope must be placed in the power of Jesus Christ crucified, raised, ascended, glorified, and coming again. If it is anywhere else—even God’s law—you stand outside the kingdom looking in. But you must be in. Life is in there!”
https://www.thingsofthesort.com/sermons-2/2019/11/25/mark-1228-34-the-great-commandment
“Providentially, it is possible to love ourselves and our neighbors through the same work, at least to the degree that our work provides something of value to customers, citizens, students, family members, and other consumers. A teacher receives a salary that pays the bills, and at the same time imbues students with knowledge and skills that will be equally valuable to them. A hotel housekeeper receives wages while providing guests with a clean and healthy room. In most jobs, we would not stay employed for long if we didn't provide a value to others at least equal to what we draw in pay. But what if we find ourselves in a situation where we can skew the benefits in favor of ourselves? Some people may have enough power to command salaries and bonuses in excess of the value they truly provide. The politically connected or corrupt may be able to wring large rewards for themselves in the form of contracts, subsidies, bonuses, and make-work jobs, while providing little of value for others. Nearly all of us have moments when we can shirk our duties yet still get paid.”
re·proveverb
1. reprimand or censure (someone).
"he was reproved for obscenity"
“Regrettably, too often the lesson we absorb at church is always to be nice. If this becomes our rule in the workplace, it can have disastrous personal and professional effects. Niceness can lull Christians into allowing bullies and predators to abuse and manipulate them and to do the same to others. Niceness can lead Christian managers to gloss over workers’ shortcomings in performance reviews, depriving them of a reason to sharpen their skills and keep their jobs in the long run. Niceness may lead anyone into holding onto resentment, bearing a grudge, or seeking revenge. Leviticus tells us that loving people sometimes means making an honest rebuke. This is not a license for insensitivity. When we rebuke, we need to do so with humility—we may also need to be rebuked in the situation—and compassion.”
https://www.theologyofwork.org/old-testament/leviticus-and-work/holiness-leviticus-1727/loving-your-neighbor-as-yourself-leviticus-191718/

“God understands we are but dust and actually rather dull (sorry) – He is always comparing us to sheep (if you have ever done a study on sheep you will realize how stupid they are) – you can understand where I am coming from! God knows we need to be reminded of certain truths lest we forget. This is for our good – to prevent our downfall and the downfall of our families.”

https://www.lectionarystudies.com/studyg/studyn/markextra4gn.html

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In the resurrection morning
https://youtu.be/tGglI9XVuNg
Discussion about Resurrection

18 Then Jesus was approached by some Sadducees—religious leaders who say there is no resurrection from the dead. They posed this question: 19 “Teacher, Moses gave us a law that if a man dies, leaving a wife without children, his brother should marry the widow and have a child who will carry on the brother’s name. 20 Well, suppose there were seven brothers. The oldest one married and then died without children. 21 So the second brother married the widow, but he also died without children. Then the third brother married her. 22 This continued with all seven of them, and still there were no children. Last of all, the woman also died. 23 So tell us, whose wife will she be in the resurrection? For all seven were married to her.” 24 Jesus replied, “Your mistake is that you don’t know the Scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God. 25 For when the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage. In this respect they will be like the angels in heaven. 26 “But now, as to whether the dead will be raised—haven’t you ever read about this in the writings of Moses, in the story of the burning bush? Long after Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had died, God said to Moses, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ 27 So he is the God of the living, not the dead. You have made a serious error.”
Mark 12:18-27 (NLT)

What does Mark 12:18-27 mean? The links below were found by pasting this question on Google.

“It is astonishing what folks can make the Bible say when they really want to make it say something. Consider this article from a few years ago.”
https://www.walkingtogetherministries.com/2017/09/20/mark-1218-27/

“Over time they had come to accept the status quo, and by the time of Jesus, had accommodated generally even to the Roman occupation. Being from the powerful, wealthy class, it was in their interests to do so. For this they incurred the strong opposition of Pharisees.”
http://johnmckinnon.org/index.php/mark12v18-27

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ii] Background: The Sadducees were a priestly party in Israel, drawn from the upper class of Jewish society and responsible for the administration of the temple. They were conservative in theology and so resisted the growing trend to look beyond this world for a day of recompense. For the Sadducees, divine justice was administered in this age, not in an age to come. So, they rejected a doctrine of resurrection.
As for the Pharisees, their view of resurrection is likely influenced by Greek philosophy. Meyer argues that this influence was pervasive and still evident in later rabbinic sayings, eg., "the soul remains near the grave after death."”

https://www.lectionarystudies.com/studyg/studyn/markextra4gn.html

lev·i·rate

noun
1. a custom of the ancient Hebrews and other peoples by which a man may be obliged to marry his brother's widow. "levirate marriages"

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I lover it when a writer uses the Bible to explain the Bible.

The gospel of Mark 12:18-27 Exegetical notes on the New Testament Greek text of Mark 12:18-27.

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Take Up Your Cross by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Take Up Your Cross by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Mark 8:34-38

34 Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. 35 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it. 36 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? 37 Is anything worth more than your soul? 38 If anyone is ashamed of me and my message in these adulterous and sinful days, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” (NLT)

What does Mark 8:34-38 mean? The links below were found by pasting this question on Google.

“This is our Lord's outline of the process of discipleship... In other words it raises the question that many ask: Can you be a Christian and not be a disciple? -- Is discipleship a second stage of Christianity? -- Are there many Christians, but only a relatively few disciples? -- Can you be a Christian and not be a disciple? This is a very important question, and one our Lord himself will answer for us as we go on in our study.”

English;

https://www.raystedman.org/new-testament/mark/the-way-of-the-cross

Espanol;

https://www.raystedman.org/es/nuevo-testamento/marcos/el-camino-de-la-cruz



" Now that’s tough, that’s committed–or at least it appears so. Sadly, real toughness–even the appearance of tough is missing today from Christians. Each of us who’re true believers are actually fully committed. All genuine believers are crazy committed. There is no such thing as an uncommitted Christian in the Bible... When the crowd and the disciples heard take up his cross, they did not think Jesus was indicating some petty burden to be carried, but the stark reality of a coming ex*****on... Real disciples are not selective on which commands they obey or not. They obey the do not commands like don’t lie, lust, hate or gossip. But they also obey the do commands of serve, give, gather, love, forgive, cover sins, share Christ, and more–commission and omission.”

https://media.faith-bible.net/scripture/mark/the-cost-of-following-christ-part-1/

Spanish Version;

https://radical.net/podcasts/pray-the-word/setting-our-minds-on-the-things-of-god-mark-831-33/

“Likewise, cross-bearing means much more than patience or obedience. It means death. It means the resignation of one’s reputation and life. Crosses imply rejection; those who bore crosses in the Roman imperial world were publicly declaring that their society or their leaders had denied them. Those who follow Jesus, associating with this vividly rejected Christ, take on an identity and a way of living that pose threats to the world’s corrosive ideologies and idolatries.”

https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-24-2/commentary-on-mark-827-38



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The Cost of Following Christ, part 1 (Mark 8:34-38) This is the cost every true Christian pays when the Lord transforms their heart. This is a challenge for every genuine believer and the spiritual test of our generation, where millions claim to kno…

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Jesus First Predicts His Death
https://youtu.be/UgWsfntKLrM

Mark 8:31-33 // Matt 16:21-23 // Luke 9:22

31 Then Jesus began to tell them that the Son of Man must suffer many terrible things and be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but three days later he would rise from the dead. 32 As he talked about this openly with his disciples, Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. 33 Jesus turned around and looked at his disciples, then reprimanded Peter. “Get away from me, Satan!” he said. “You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s.”

Mark 8:31-33

What does Mark 8:31-33 mean? The links below were found by pasting this question on Google.



“He might not be the Savior you are looking for, but He is the only Savior you have. This will take faith, not logic. This will require belief and trust in what God says in His Word. The Sanhedrin, they would reject this truth, but the disciples would receive it.”

https://truthappliedjs.com/mark-831-33-jesus-committed-to-the-mission/

“So is it possible in our lives to, in a way that is not driven by God, in a way that is driven by the adversary, to set our minds on the things of man instead of the things of God? To think in a worldly way, and with such pride that we might presume to know better than God Himself.”

https://radical.net/podcasts/pray-the-word/setting-our-minds-on-the-things-of-god-mark-831-33/



““Peter, you are not seeing the necessity of my suffering the way God does. You don’t like the language of necessity when it comes to suffering and killing. You don’t like me saying, ‘My murder must take place.’ You would like to counsel me — even rebuke me — that this is not the way God thinks or acts. Well, Peter, my friend, you are wrong, and I rebuke you for this.””

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/conference_media/unashamed-scorned-jesus/



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Setting Our Minds on the Things of God (Mark 8:31–33) In this episode of Pray the Word on Mark 8:31–33, David Platt encourages Christians to set their minds and hearts on the Lord.

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Peter’s Declaration about Jesus
Mark 8:27-30

Peter's Song (Face to Face) by Michael O'Brien
https://youtu.be/xznM-v8fkYI

27 Jesus and his disciples left Galilee and went up to the villages near Caesarea Philippi. As they were walking along, he asked them, “Who do people say I am?”
28 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say you are one of the other prophets.”
29 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?”
Peter replied, “You are the Messiah.”
30 But Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him.
Mark 8:27-30 (NLT)

What does Mark 8:27-30 mean? The links below were found by pasting this question on Google.

“ He is either who He said He was – fully God and fully man – or the truth was not in Him. A liar or our Lord – these are our choices. He left no room for anything in-between. God is not looking for lip service or for us to just feel all warm and fuzzy inside. He is looking for true disciples that “display His splendor” to a hurting world who so desperately needs Him. “
https://www.sharing-bread.com/commentary/mark-8-27-29

“This passage— short as it may be— is a turning point in many ways. In all the time that the disciples had been with Jesus, this was the time and place where they needed to make a confession that would change and shape their lives forever. So far, the disciples had simply followed Jesus, heard his words, watched his actions, and grown in their faith. Now it was time to make a decision regarding his Person— about who he really is. This is the passage that we want to talk about today. But this monumental section of Mark’s gospel there are three distinct parts.”
https://tritonubf.com/sermons-messages/mark-827-30-what-about-you/

“Dr. Philip W. McLarty
There comes a time in the life of every Christian when you have to come to grips with the person of Jesus Christ and your relationship to him.You can weigh the witness of scripture and take into account all the commentaries on the life of Christ; you can consider the views others, past and present, but you can’t escape this one central question: Who do you say that I am? This morning as we listen once more to this familiar passage from Mark’s gospel, I invite you to put yourself in the story and ask, “What is my relationship to Jesus Christ?””
https://www.biblia.work/articles/mark-827-30-who-do-you-say-that-i-am-mclarty-bible-study/

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“He said, “You are the Christ”. What was he saying? He was saying that Jesus is the Messiah of his soul”
This quote taken from the second essay listed above was interesting for several reasons but the one that I want to dwell on is the fact that the people of that time were waiting for, watching for and longing for, THE MESSIAH. The Son of God. Peter said thou art Him. We are at this point in time looking for, hoping for and longing for that Same individual to come again, or the Second coming of our Lord and Savior to take us out of this world that has gone downhill rapidly in recent times and the outlook is not much better for the near future. I am not saying it is imminent, but it could be. We were counseled to watch for signs as we watch for and predict the weather. Not with computers and radars, but with our own knowledge. We should use that same intuition and intelligence to decipher the second coming and the state of the world is sending out many indications that there is a storm coming. It is time for us to take the time to read that question, ponder it for awhile and then, as Peter did answer it, not with the mind, but honestly from the heart the question, Who do you think I AM?

Peter's Song (Face to Face) by Michael O'Brien Peter's Song (Face to Face) is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and sung. Performed by Michael O'Brien, this is a testimony of how the love of t...

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He Heald The Blind Man
Mark 8:22-26


He Heald The Blind Man
https://youtu.be/NrVDjyeYGzg
Jesus Heals a Blind Man
22 When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man to Jesus, and they begged him to touch the man and heal him. 23 Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then, spitting on the man’s eyes, he laid his hands on him and asked, “Can you see anything now?”
24 The man looked around. “Yes,” he said, “I see people, but I can’t see them very clearly. They look like trees walking around.” 25 Then Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes again, and his eyes were opened. His sight was completely restored, and he could see everything clearly. 26 Jesus sent him away, saying, “Don’t go back into the village on your way home.”
Mark 8:22-26 (NLT)
What does Mark 8:22-26 mean? The links below were found by pasting this question on Google.

“Secondly, it demonstrates our spiritual growth from spiritual blindness to spiritual sight. The account of this miracle is simple enough for a child to understand it. Yet, the setting which it is placed gives it significant meaning. It is no coincidence that the healing of a physically blind man immediately followed the demonstration of permanent spiritual blindness by the religious leaders (8:11-13) and temporary spiritual blindness by disciples (8:14-21).
https://truthappliedjs.com/mark-822-26-jesus-guides-the-spiritually-blind/

“At another level, the answer to our question is patently obvious. We read about a two-step healing because that’s how the event actually happened! The early church father Papias affirmed that Mark carefully wrote down the apostolic preaching of Peter. We read of a two-step healing because Jesus, historically, in space and time, healed the man in two stages.”

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/jesus-heal-blind-man-two-stages-mark-8/
“Christ could have healed the blind man with a simple word or even without it, as He did the woman who touched the hem of His garment. However, He wanted to use this mir¬acle to teach the lesson we are focused on in our study. So Christ led him out of the town (v. 23). Likely, His disciples accompanied Him.”
https://www.christianstudylibrary.org/article/miracle-christ-healing-stages
I would love to hear some comments back from you, either for or against.
(My two cents.)
Jesus showed both the disciples and us today that we may or m ay not be seeing clearly in our daily lives. He leads us along, slowly sometimes and faster at others, but He always is there leading us along the path toward seeing and hearing clearly. He is faithful.

The Miracle of Christ: Healing in Stages | Christian Library The Miracle of Christ: Healing in Stages Basic Gerald M. Bilkes This article is a Bible study on Mark 8:22-26. Source: The Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, 2014. 3 pages. Share The Miracle of Christ: Healing in Stages Read Mark 8:22-26 During His ministry, Christ healed many who were blind (see Mat...