November 6, 2011: The Blind Seeing Clearly – Michael Hidalgo

In a moment of almost comic relief, Mark relates a story in which a blind fellow knows who Jesus is. The disciples seem to not see it. The religious cannot see it. But a blind beggar on the side of the road can see it – and he yells, “Son of David!” Isn’t Jesus the son of Mary (and Joseph)?

His simple request was for Jesus to “have mercy” on him. He never asks for healing.