July 9, 2026 · David Farmer
Age Old Answers
“As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” And he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to him. And when he came near, he asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me recover my sight.” And Jesus said to him, “Recover your sight; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.”
Luke 18:35-43 →
## Old Questions
There are many Old Testament events that are left in a certain state until they are rectified in the New Testament. Sometimes it is a story with no explanation for understanding, until the New Testament offers commentary. One example is the Nekhushtan of Numbers 21 and 2 Kings 18. It’s an odd event that is never explained until Jesus uses it in John 3 to show us a picture of Himself. Then there is human history’s “plot set up” from Genesis 3. The state of that situation was also left on hold until Jesus came. He paid for sin (1 Cor. 15:3-4), covers our nakedness (1 Cor. 15:50-54; 2 Cor. 5:2-4), and even offers us the Tree of Life (Rev.22:2) after all!
## New Answers
Luke 18:35 “As He drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging.” Jericho is a landmark of the Old Testament where Joshua sends in Two Spies to “view the land, especially Jericho” (Joshua 2:1). The king is notified that men of Israel are there to see the land, but the famous point of Joshua 2 is that Rahab covers and conceals these men from the king’s eyes.
So here we find in Jericho a king left blind, and blindness remaining until Jesus’ Day. Paul says the first Adam brought sin and death, and the last Adam brought life. In Jericho, we see the first Joshua bringing blindness, and the last Joshua removing it. You may be a king on earth, but without the King of kings, you’re missing what is there to be seen.
## Self-Check
We often hear Christians say, "Jesus is the Answer." If He had not come, so many questions would have remained unanswered. Well, those who reject The Answer still have the questions...just unanswered. Maybe there are two things to see here about blindness: Be gentle with the unsaved; like escorting blind people across the street. Be humble with your sight. You did not acquire it; you received it.
## Christ- The Serpent