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Jun 24, 2024 · Jesus not only undoes the human sin behind Bartimaeus’ outcast status. He brings about the kingdom of God within Bartimaeus himself. The love of God through Jesus shapes Bartimaeus’ heart anew and calls him to leave behind his old life and find a new one in Christ.
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Even before Bartimaeus had personal contact with Jesus, he believed Him to be the Messiah. “Son of David” is the term Matthew used in his gospel to prove to the Jews that Jesus was the promised Messiah (Matthew 1:1). This title is a reference to the Messianic promise in Isaiah 9:6-7. The Messiah would be a descendant of David whose kingdom would la...
What does the story of blind Bartimaeus teach us? Let’s unpack a few of those lessons now. 1. Do not let anybody silence your voice or dampen your enthusiasm when you’re chasing after Jesus. I have always loved how enthusiastically Bartimaeus called to Jesus. He heard that Christ was nearby and he knew he had one chance to be healed. Being blind, B...
The lessons we uncovered from the healing of Bartimaeus are powerful ones. While we live out our lives on earth, we need to remember that this space is not out home. We have to keep out eyes focused on God and keep doing the things that draw us closer to Him. It’s easy to make excuses for the things we know we should do but are not doing but there ...
Oct 15, 2024 · The story of the Healing of Blind Bartimaeus highlights the transformative power of faith and Jesus’ response to human need. Recognizing our own needs and admitting them to God is an important step in deepening our relationship with Him.
Jan 4, 2022 · Bartimaeus appealed to Jesus according to the revelation of God’s character in the Psalms—a God who cares for the poor and the brokenhearted (e.g., Psalm 34:6, 18). Jesus responded to Bartimaeus’s cries by telling His disciples to call the blind man over.
Sep 27, 2022 · Jesus Heals Bartimaeus: Bible Story. Bartimaeus was a blind beggar who called out to Jesus for mercy and healing. The faith of Bartimaeus is seen in how he addresses Jesus as the Son of God. While the crowd tells the blind man to be quiet, Bartimaeus just became louder!
Oct 24, 2021 · First, Bartimaeus recognized his need. Second, Bartimaeus responded to the call of Jesus. And third, Bartimaeus knew what to ask for. These three things can help us as we seek to push our distractions away and refocus on God.
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The last and seventh lesson to learn from Blind Bartimaeus is don’t forget God after he helps you. We all know we shouldn’t, but we can always use a reminder. After Jesus healed Bartimaeus, Mark 10:52 states that he “followed Jesus along the road” (NIV). He did, although Jesus told him to go.
