Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging.
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1. Bartimaeus Recognized Who He Was Dealing With.
When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
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Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.
Romans 10:17
2. Bartimaeus Was Bold & Unashamed.
When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
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3. Bartimaeus Was Persistent.
Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Mark 10:48
“Yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!”
Luke 18:5
And will not God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?
Luke 18:7
4. Bartimaeus Was Honest.
“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I WANT TO SEE.”
Mark 10:51
“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.
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