In the case of this deaf-mute there was some
thing affecting his speech. So not only was the
deaf spirit cast out, but a miracle of healing also
was performed.

Because this healing was unusual, Jesus' way of
treating the man was different. Jesus took him
aside from the crowd, put His fingers in his ears
and He spit and touched his tongue.

His way of ministering in this case was rather
peculiar but had a specific purpose.