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• Shead, Andrew G., (Geoffrey) (1964-)

• 1993-10-19

• Moore Theological College

• Shead explores the healing of the blind man from Mark 8 on the topic of vision. Three puzzling aspects of the miracle are explored by Shead. Firstly, that the miracle was conducted in two stages. Secondly, Jesus’ twofold action of laying on of hands to heal the Blind Man. Finally, Jesus asks the man about his sight following the first stage of the healing. The healing is bookended by the Disciples failure to understand and Peter’s declaration of who Jesus is. Verses 22-26 parallel the proceeding healing of the blind man. Jesus takes unusual steps to draw attention towards a truth concerning vision and sight; to look and to see may not be the same as looking intently and seeing clearly. The ability to see Jesus clearly is only possible through divine healing of our sight. For both Peter and the Blind Man, sight followed divine action. For Christian ministers, it is pertinent to remember that the power to open eyes belong to God alone. Shead challenges listeners to question if their aim in ministry seeks to facilitate the powerful work of God and if it is centred on Jesus and the Cross. The clearest presentation of the gospel will fail to pierce the veil of sight unless God intervenes. Following this, the passage deals with the object of our sight: Jesus Christ. As the Christ, Jesus has the power to fulfill and achieve God’s plan for humanity and creation. Jesus uses the title ‘Son of Man’ to describe the type of death and eventual return that will occur. To see Christ like He is, is to be Christlike. Like with Peter, seeing Jesus is an ongoing task that will occupy us for our entire lives. The knowledge of Christ transforms us.

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