for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.”] And they went on to another village.
Luke 9:56 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.9.56.NASB1995
Jesus, in the synagogue on the Sabbath, read from the Book of Isaiah:
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovery of sight to the blind, To set free those who are oppressed,
Luke 4:18 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.4.18.NASB1995
The Old Testament book of Isaiah is speaking of Jesus. He will come to open the eyes of the blind.
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.
Isaiah 35:5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.35.5.NASB1995
Then the eyes of those who see will not be blinded (turned away), And the ears of those who hear will listen.
Isaiah 32:3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.32.3.NASB1995
Jesus came and fulfilled that prophesy under the protection of the Father.
“I am the Lord, I have called You in righteousness, I will also hold You by the hand and watch over You, And I will appoint You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the nations,
To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from the dungeon And those who dwell in darkness from the prison.
Isaiah 42:6-7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.42.6.NASB1995
Jesus was in the Old Testament, in the New Testament and still is. He always was and always will be. Jesus came to open blind eyes to enable sinners to see the glory of God through salvation.
And answering him, Jesus said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” And the blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, I want to regain my sight!”
And Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road.
Mark 10:51-52 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mrk.10.51.NASB1995
And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.”
Luke 18:42 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.18.42.NASB1995
🌹the blind receive sight and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
Matthew 11:5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.11.5.NASB1995
I will praise God today for opening my blind eyes to see His way, read His truth and live for Him!!
Continually Seeking Him,
I praise God for opening my blind eyes!
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Amen!!! I’m grateful also that you know our beloved Lord God. ❤️
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