Matthew 20:17-34 - Three Kinds of Blind - Part 1

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman · Feb 10, 2026 · 30m

Introduction

The biblically blind

The spiritually blind

The physically blind

I Jesus Foretold of His Death to His Disciples

Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem [Verse 17]

Note: This is the 4th time Jesus predicted His suffering, death and resurrection!

3 times with all 12 disciples (16:21; 17:22-23; 20:18-19)

Once with Jesus’ inner circle (17:12).

The disciples knew that Jesus was the Messiah, but they only understood Him as the conquering King, but not the Suffering Servant!

No matter how much Jesus declared it, they just couldn't comprehend it!

The Son of Man will be betrayed [Verse 18a]…