Lessons From Blind Bartimaeus

Mark 10:46-52

Rev. James Wong

Want to be a limitation breaker? We may have various limitations, but by following the example of Bartimaeus, we can rise above our limitations and be all that God wants us to be.

1. He Took Personal Initiative (v. 46-47)

46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" ~Mark 10:46-47 (NIV)

2. He Persisted Over Obstacles (v. 46, 48)

46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. … 48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" ~Mark 10:46, 48 (NIV)

3. He Responded Promptly (v. 49-50)

49 Jesus stopped and said, "Call him." So they called to the blind man, "Cheer up! On your feet! He's calling you." 50 Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. ~Mark 10:49-50 (NIV)

4. He Exercised Powerful Faith (v. 51-52)

51 "What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked him. The blind man said, "Rabbi, I want to see." 52 "Go," said Jesus, "your faith has healed you." Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

~Mark 10:51-52 (NIV)

V. He Followed the Path of Jesus (v. 52)

52 "Go," said Jesus, "your faith has healed you." Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. ~Mark 10:52 (NIV)