Eyes Wide Open

Mark 8:22-30 Big Idea: Confessing Jesus as the Christ is entirely enabled by His giving of true spiritual sight. A Miracle of Outward Vision – v.22-26 A Confession of Inward Perception – v.27-30 3 Applications from 8:22-26:1) Friends Bring Friends to Jesus – v.222) Jesus’ Ministry to the Needy is Gentle – v.23-253) Only Faith in Jesus Grants Sight to the Spiritually Blind – v.26 4 Characteristics of a Prophet:1) Calls People to Repentance2) Some Perform Miracles3) All Speak with Authority4) Announces the Coming Kingdom of God 3 Applications from 8:27-30:1) True Confession Comes through Divine Revelation – v.27-282) Jesus’ Inescapable Questions Only Have One Answer – v. 293) Every True Confession Needs a Deeper Understanding – v. 30