Genesis chapter one records the incredible power of God's word in creation of the world (and man) in six days. It's a beautiful story worthy of revisiting. In the cool of the day God walked and communed with Adam. Soon, however, the disobedience of Adam created a schism which made such communion impossible. As Adam and Eve were removed from the garden a promise of reconciliation shines through the darkness. The Scriptures record the copious actions and plans of God to restore communion with His man. A man of faith (Abraham), the ten commandments (Moses), a priesthood (from the Levite to Melchizedek) and a meeting place (from a temple to the heart) prepared the way. In time, Immanuel, Jesus, the Word of God, came to make the blind see, the deaf hear, the captive free, and the dead to life. "Be opened."

"He that has ears to hear let him hear."

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Ch 41: Jesus Heals A Deaf-And-Dumb Man

Matthew 15:29-31; Mark 7:31-37

JESUS left the coastal regions of Tyre and Sidon, where he had driven the unclean spirit from the daughter of the Greek woman, and crossed the Sea of Galilee to the coasts of Decapolis. 

            A deaf man, who also had an impediment in his speech, was brought before Jesus, who was asked to put his hand upon the man.

            Jesus took the man to one side, put his fingers into his ears, and touched his tongue. Looking up to heaven, Jesus said:

            “Be opened.”

            Immediately the ears of the man opened, the impediment in his speech was removed, and he could hear and speak plainly.

            Jesus ordered them to tell no one how he was cured. But as in other instances when charged not to publish the great healing works of Jesus, they spread the word widely.

            All men were astonished beyond measure and said:

            “He hath done all things well. He maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.”