Scripture Stories
Jesus Heals a Blind Man—A healing that happens over time


Mark 8:22–25

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Jesus Heals a Blind Man

A healing that happens over time

People bring a blind man to be healed by Jesus.

In a town called Bethsaida, people brought a blind man to Jesus. They wanted Jesus to bless him so he could see.

Mark 8:22

Jesus blesses the man.

Jesus held the man’s hand and led him out of the town. Then Jesus put His hands on the man and blessed him.

Mark 8:23

The man can now see, but not very well.

Jesus asked the man if he could see anything. The man looked up. He said he could see a little bit, but not very clearly. He said that people looked like walking trees.

Mark 8:23–24

The man can now see clearly.

Jesus blessed the man again. This time, when he looked up, everything was clear. Jesus had healed him!

Mark 8:25