This is a simplified version of the Bible story found in Mark 8:22-26, written for children to understand. For the original version, please refer to the Bible passage.
One day, Jesus and his disciples arrived in a town called Bethsaida. Some people brought a man to Jesus who was blind and they begged him to heal him. Jesus took the man by the hand and led him out of the town.
Then Jesus did something strange. He spat on the man’s eyes and put his hands on them. After that, Jesus asked the man, “Can you see anything now?”
The man looked up and said, “I can see people, but they look like trees walking around.” So Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes again, and this time when he opened them, he could see everything clearly!
Jesus told the man to go back to his home, but he also told him not to go back to the town where they came from. The man was so happy that he went home and told everyone about the wonderful thing that Jesus did for him.
Biblical Lessons
- Jesus has the power to heal any sickness. We just need to have faith in Him and ask for his help.
- Jesus cares about all people, no matter who they are or what their circumstances may be.
- Even if we don’t understand why something is happening, we can have faith that Jesus is in control and will take care of us.
- When Jesus heals us or helps us, we should be grateful and share our story with others so they can know about his power too.
Related Stories
Jesus Heals a Man with a Demon
Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant
Must-Read Christian Books
The Pursuit of God
A heartfelt call to pursue God Himself above all else, with a strong emphasis on holiness and devotion.
View on Amazon
Holiness
A rich, pastoral treatment of sin, sanctification, and the fight for holiness in the Christian life, deeply rooted in Scripture.
View on Amazon
The Pilgrim's Progress
A classic allegory of the Christian journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, saturated with Scripture.
View on Amazon
The Holiness of God
Sproul unfolds the blazing holiness of God and why a right fear of the Lord is vital to true worship.
View on Amazon
Scripture Alone
Explains and defends the authority and sufficiency of Scripture over all human traditions.
View on Amazon
Overcoming Sin and Temptation
A classic Puritan work on mortifying sin and living in the power of the Spirit.
View on Amazon
The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
Explains and defends the doctrines of grace and God's sovereign election from Scripture.
View on Amazon
The Mortification of Sin
A Puritan classic urging believers to put sin to death by the power of the Spirit.
View on Amazon
A Body of Divinity
A warm, devotional exposition of the Westminster Shorter Catechism's doctrines.
View on Amazon
The Bondage of the Will
Luther's classic defense of the Bible's teaching on human sin and God's sovereign grace.
View on Amazon
The Westminster Confession of Faith
A historic confession that systematically sets forth Reformed theology from Scripture.
View on Amazon
Worship Matters
Helps worship leaders and churches keep the gospel central in congregational worship.
View on Amazon
The Christian Life
A clear, doctrinally rich overview of salvation and Christian living.
View on Amazon
The Whole Christ
Deals with legalism, antinomianism, and the grace of God in union with Christ.
View on Amazon
Family Worship
A short, practical guide to leading your home in daily worship of God.
View on Amazon
The Peacemaker
Biblical principles for resolving conflict in a way that honors Christ and reconciles people.
View on Amazon