Volume 8 · Chapter 518 · Pp. 150-161

In Jerusalem. The meeting with the healed blind man.

Chapter 518 describes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem through Herod's Gate as He proceeds toward the Temple, accompanied by His disciples including Judas Iscariot. The narrative highlights the tension surrounding Jesus' visit, with warnings about potential danger and His strategic plan to enter and exit quickly to avoid harm. The setting is depicted with vivid imagery of a gloomy winter morning, emphasizing the somber atmosphere. The chapter introduces a significant encounter with a man healed of blindness, underscoring Jesus as the Good Shepherd who reveals spiritual insight and guidance.

Themes: Jesus as Good Shepherd, Healing and Miracles, Divine Providence, Spiritual Insight, Faith and Caution, Jerusalem Pilgrimage