The First Step—Part 3 August 24/25, 2013 Luke 18:35-43 FOLLOWING THE MESSAGE 1) 18:38 The amazing thing about this man was not his physical blindness, but his spiritual sight. Physically he could see nothing, but spiritually he saw far more than the others around him. 2) 18:38 The blind man did not know for sure that God would heal him, but he was willing to ask for big things. 3) 18:38 To call someone "Son of David" as a title was the equivalent to calling him "Messiah." 4) 18:39 What motivated him to keep shouting? He understood the One before him (whom he could not see) was capable of freeing him. 5) 18:41 Jesus asked what the blind man wanted, even though it was obvious. He asked that the need be articulated. 6) 18:41 Have you been that clear with God about your need/ want? 7) 18:42 Faith was the means, not the cause of the healing. 8) 18:43 Praise to God is the natural outflow of His work in your life. GREEK WORDS Krazō—[Crying/shouting] communicate in a loud voice, call out:cry, like a wild animal trapped Haptomai (hap'-tom-ahee)—properly to attach oneself to; a primary verb- properly to fasten to