The Second Touch

Our Pastor Emeritus introduces his treatment of the often-discussed, "healing in stages" miracle that Jesus performed in Bethsaida Julius (not Bethsaida Gaulanitis). Bethsaida had played a significant role in the ministry of our Lord. So, why did Jesus insist on taking the blind man "out of the town" to heal him? Is it possible for a town to sin away her day of grace?