“What Will You Do With What You See?” (Matthew 9:27-34) 05/03/2026

When something becomes clear and undeniable, we don’t always respond rightly. We tend to keep it at a distance, minimize its demands, or reinterpret it so it doesn’t disrupt us. In this passage, Jesus’ power and mercy are unmistakably on display, yet people respond in very different ways. This reveals something about us: when confronted with what is true and powerful, we are not naturally inclined to receive it. But this passage calls us to something different—not distance or reinterpretation, but humble faith. So, what does it look like to respond rightly?