March 24, 2024
Yes and Amen to the Promise of Mercy
Sermon Series:
Always Yes
Matthew 20:29-34
29 And as they went out of Jericho, a great crowd followed him. 30 And behold, there were two blind men sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” 31 The crowd rebuked them, telling them to be silent, but they cried out all the more, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” 32 And stopping, Jesus called them and said, “What do you want me to do for you?” 33 They said to him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.” 34 And Jesus in pity touched their eyes, and immediately they recovered their sight and followed him.
Main Idea
Jesus, our triumphant king, is God's yes and amen to the promise of mercy
Outline
1. Broken or blinded by sin we need to see our need for mercy (29-30)
2. Rejected or reviled by people we still need to seek the mercy of Jesus (31)
3. Busy or burdened to mission, Jesus will stop to show us mercy (32-34)
Pre-Questions
1. What questions do you have when you, either heard this message and/or read this passage?
2. How do you celebrate Holy Week? What does it mean to you and your family?
Discussion Questions
1. In which areas of your life do you think sin blinds you? (If you're not sure ask your spouse or a close friend)
2. In Matthew 20:30 & 31 the blind men call out to the Son of David. What is the significance of this (read 2 Samuel 7)?
3. Our world tells us that we're not "blind," and that we're good. Like the crowds, when the world tries to silence us, what should be our response?
4. In this passage we see that God isn't too busy for the blind men. With what thing - this week - do you need to trust that God isn't too buys for you?