A Mother's Request

06/11/24 • 14 min

On their journey to Jerusalem, while “marching to Zion” and singing the Psalms of Ascent, the disciples’ minds were disconnected from the lyrics and their deep spiritual meaning. Moreover, Jesus told them multiple times about his upcoming betrayal, suffering, and death, but they didn't heed His words. They wondered who would be the greatest among them and who would sit the closest to the soon-to-be-enthroned Messiah. Two disciples and their mom even dared to talk to Jesus had a bold request. Is it possible that we repeat this story nowadays?

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Jesus Foretells His Death

This is the third time Jesus foretells his death. The first time, in Cesarea Filipi, the disciples denied that reality and were ready to protect Jesus. The second time they were horrified. This time, the disciples’ senses are numbed by their dream of an earthly kingdom and desire to sit as close as possible to that political Messiah. Jesus knew that and tried to prepare them for a bitter disappointment. Are our expectations for the future based on the Word of God or just illusions?

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Blind Bartimaeus

In this story, a blind man from Jericho named Bartimaeus makes a surprisingly strong statement of faith and implores the healing power of the Lord. As soon as he was healed, he followed Jesus, as His other disciples, on His way to Jerusalem. Jesus asked him to go his way, but the blind man chose Jesus’ way! What a contrast with the two disciples from the previous event who had sight but were spiritually blind! Which kind of blindness is worse?