Clergyman's Magazine Luke 18:35-43 And it came to pass, that as he was come near to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:… I. HINDRANCES WHICH BESET US IN COMING TO CHRIST FOR MERCY. 1. Our own blindness. 2. Impediments that others cast in the way. II. ACTIONS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR OUR COMING TO CHRIST. 1. Jesus stood still. 2. On Jesus showing Himself favourable, then at once did multitude. 3. In eagerness to go to Jesus, man left garment behind (Mark 10:50). Must cast off custom and habit of sin. Then, going to the Saviour will be easy, and prayer will be heard and answered. III. BLESSING RECEIVED; EFFECT PRODUCED. 1. What the poor man willed, the Lord granted. 2. A new follower. Application: 1. Let no worldly hindrances debar from Christ. 2. Many encouragements to go. Go. 3. Having gone, truly, wholly — surely follow Him. (Clergyman's Magazine.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:WEB: It happened, as he came near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging. |
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