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In this episode, we see Bartimaeus’ response to Jesus’ invitation and observe that he threw off his outer garment, which was a long-time companion. Why did he do so? And how does that tie in with the discussion herein?
Jesus noticed blind Bartimaeus after he persistently cried for mercy and sent for him. In this episode, we discuss what happens when God notices someone and how God can notice a person.
When Jesus stood still at the cry of Bartimaeus, He was not merely responding to Bartimaeus’ cry but also his faith in Him. This episode discusses those whose cries or pleas God will stand still for or respond to.
As Bartimaeus continued to cry for mercy to Jesus, Jesus stood still and asked that they call him. Why did Bartimaeus’ cry make Jesus stop everything to attend to him? What cries can God not ignore?
In this episode, we see Bartimaeus’ resilience in the face of a hostile crowd. We must learn from Bartimaeus so that when we go to God, we are persistent and resilient despite opposition, discouragement, etc.
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