“Ephphatha,” (Be opened). Mark 7:34. “O Lord, open thou my lips…” Ps. 51:15
1. An open heart [Ac. 16:14]: To receive the Lord Jesus [Jn. 1:12] – Sonship
2. An open door [Rev. 3:20]: Communion with the Lord Jesus – Fellowship
3. An open mouth to receive [Ps. 81:10, 16]: Filled with the finest of the wheat; honey out of the rock. Filled with Christ Jesus [Eph. 3:19]; God’s fullness
4. An open mouth to speak [Ec. 3:7; Eph. 6:19]: Testimony for the Lord Jesus
5. Opened eyes [Lu. 24:31]: Discernment of the Lord Jesus
6. Opened heavens [Mal. 3:10; Ac. 1:9-11]: Blessings from heaven; Lord Jesus coming from heaven – a promise
7. Opened scriptures [Lu. 24:32]: Understanding from the Lord Jesus