True Vision

Todays Readings:

• Isaiah 59:9–20
• Psalm 13
• Hebrews 5:11–6:12
• Mark 10:46–52

Mark 10:46 And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. 

1. What does the name Bartimaeus mean?
2. What could it symbolize that Jesus went to heal a man named Bartimaeus?

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47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 

1. What is important about the title “Son of David”?
2. What does Bartimaeus using that title for Jesus tell us about his faith?

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48 And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 

1. What are some reasons why the crowd could have rebuked Bartimaeus?
2. Assignment: Where are other places in scripture where people were persistent for asking God to move in their lives? (Also see Luke 18.1-8 and Luke 11.5-13)

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49 And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart. Get up; he is calling you.”

1. The mood of the crowd seems to shift here? What precipitated that shift?

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 50 And throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 

1. What does Bartimaeus’ response teach us about how we should respond to Jesus?

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51 And Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man said to him, “Rabbi, let me recover my sight.” 

1. If Jesus is all-knowing (and He is), then why would He ask Bartimaeus this question?

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52 And Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him on the way.

1. How did Bartimaeus demonstrate his faith in front of Jesus?

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