眼盲心不盲 Blind in Sight, But Not in Heart
與門徒不同，巴底買雖雙目失明，卻清晰認出耶穌就是彌賽亞。本週日，張國強牧師呼籲身為耶穌跟隨者的我們，祈求主開啟我們心靈的眼睛，使我們能清晰看見祂的真理——這真理往往超越肉眼所能看見的範圍。
Unlike the disciples, Bartimaeus clearly recognized Jesus as the Messiah despite his blindness. This Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung urges us, as followers of Jesus, to pray that the Lord open the eyes of our hearts, so that we may clearly see His truth—one that often transcends what our physical eyes can see.
Read Today’s Scripture Passage
馬可福音 Mark 10:46-52
Life Group Discussion Guide
1. Start with a prayer
2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• When was a time you almost missed a good opportunity because you hesitated or were distracted?
3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the passage. What does Bartimaeus’ use of the title “Son of David” tell you about how he understood who Jesus is?
• How do Bartimaeus’ three actions (throwing his cloak, jumping to his feet, and coming to Jesus) illustrate faith?
4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• What obstacles (e.g., people’s opinions, fears, habits, or insecurities) tend to silence you or hold you back from seeking Jesus wholeheartedly? Where is this rooted?
• What part of Jesus’ character do you need to embrace and trust more right now?
5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• How can you intentionally grab opportunities this week to encounter Jesus (e.g., in prayer, Scripture, community, or obedience)?
• What specific obstacle will you remove or lay aside so you can follow Jesus with less distraction?
6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise the Heavenly Father for revealing Himself even to those the world overlooks, just as Jesus stopped for Bartimaeus. Thank Him that we are never beyond His notice, and that He opens the eyes of our hearts to see His mercy, truth, and presence. Rejoice that He gives us opportunities again and again to encounter Jesus and that His compassion meets our deepest needs.
• Repent for the times you let fear, discouragement, or the opinions of others silence your cry for Jesus’ mercy. Ask forgiveness for the moments when you chose convenience, comfort, or doubt over stepping forward in faith. Pray that you may lay aside every obstacle and open your heart fully so that your spiritual eyes may see Jesus clearly and follow Him on the road of the cross.
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