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Matthew 20:29-34 Serve. Worship. Grow

“And He said to her, "What do you wish?" She said to Him, "Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit one on Your right and one on Your left.” (Matthew 20:21, NASU) Serve. Worship. Grow

“But Jesus called them to Himself and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. "It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:25-28NASU Serve. Worship. Grow

“As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” (Matt. 20:29-30, NASU) “As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?” (John 9:1-2) Serve. Worship. Grow

“And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!" The crowd sternly told them to be quiet, but they cried out all the more, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” (Matt. 20:30-31, NASU) Men did not beg Crowd sternly warns Men cry out more! Serve. Worship. Grow

He hears two voices among the confusion of the crowd. He calls them to Himself and asks what the want. Jesus is moved with compassion. Serve. Worship. Grow

He stopped. He served. He saved.. Serve. Worship. Grow

Christ like service results partly from compassion. 1.Jesus was motivated by compassion 2.Jesus acted purposefully Serve. Worship. Grow

Blind men heard Jesus was coming. Undaunted by the crowd. Came humbly: “Lord have mercy…” Had faith: “Son of David.” We can receive Jesus’ healing when we are willing to cry out to Him. Serve. Worship. Grow