Catholic Bible Study
Lectio Mark: The Way of Discipleship
Apr 18, 2024
Exploring themes of comprehension, healing miracles, discipleship, and servant leadership in the Gospel of Mark. Emphasizing the importance of understanding Jesus' teachings, accepting his plan, and aligning thoughts with God's perspective. Highlighting the sacrificial nature of discipleship and the call to embrace suffering and service.
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- Jesus's healing of a deaf and blind man symbolizes disciples' spiritual blindness and the need for understanding.
- True discipleship involves selfless service, humility, and willingness to sacrifice personal ambitions.
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Parallels between healing of the deaf and blind man
Jesus's interactions with a deaf man and a blind man, following the teaching about the bread and calling his disciples deaf and blind, showcase significant parallels. Both men were brought to Jesus by a group, beseeching him to touch and heal them. Jesus, in the healing process, uses similar actions and expressions, highlighting a symbolic connection between the two acts of healing.
