Mark 8:22-30
Big Idea: Confessing Jesus as the Christ is entirely enabled by His giving of true spiritual sight.
- A Miracle of Outward Vision – v.22-26
- A Confession of Inward Perception – v.27-30
3 Applications from 8:22-26:
1) Friends Bring Friends to Jesus – v.22
2) Jesus’ Ministry to the Needy is Gentle – v.23-25
3) Only Faith in Jesus Grants Sight to the Spiritually Blind – v.26
4 Characteristics of a Prophet:
1) Calls People to Repentance
2) Some Perform Miracles
3) All Speak with Authority
4) Announces the Coming Kingdom of God
3 Applications from 8:27-30:
1) True Confession Comes through Divine Revelation – v.27-28
2) Jesus’ Inescapable Questions Only Have One Answer – v. 29
3) Every True Confession Needs a Deeper Understanding – v. 30