Good morning. A few verses before, it said that they were getting ready to go up to Jerusalem. Now it says as they were going out from Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. This was probably when they were going to see Lazarus in the tomb. Two blind men were sitting by the road and heard that Jesus was passing by. Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David! Everybody told them to be quiet, but they got even louder. Jesus asked them what they wanted from Him. They wanted their eyes to be opened. Jesus touched their eyes, and they regained their sight. Referring to John: had Jesus not delayed two days before going to see Lazarus, they probably would not have regained their sight. This incident in Mark has just one blind beggar instead of two, by the name of Bartimaeus. Another very important thing probably would not have happened if Jesus had not delayed two days, but we will talk about that when we get to Luke. Now they are approaching Jerusalem on the Mount of Olives to the town of Bethphage. Lazarus lived in Bethany which was in the same area. We are about to have the triumphal entry. In John it happened shortly after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. This along with them having just left Jericho makes us think that it is talking about the same time-frame. We will talk more about that when we get to John. Next time we will cover the triumphal entry. Father thank You that You are always in the right place at the right time. You are never early, and You are never late. Thank You that You are going to be at the right place at the right time for the reader.

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