Introduction
Matthew 20:29-34Mark 10:46-52In that time, there was very little in the way of a social safety net for a blind man.Bartimaeus could possibly have heard that Jesus had previously been healed near this area.He inquired … Have we lost our curiosity?
God despises a lack of curiosity and knowledge.Hosea 4:6He cried out … Have we lost our urgency?
He called out to Jesus as “Son of David.”Luke 7:22 – The Messiah would be able to heal people. Jesus could do that![Note: Verses may have been quoted incorrectly here. The correct references are Isaiah 29:18-19; 35:5-6; 61:1. Thanks to Joel for the correction! -MRW]Bartimaeus sprang up and ran to Jesus.Luke 16:24Revelation 3:15-17II Corinthians 8:10-11 – We can fail if we are not persistent.He followed Jesus … Have we lost our way?
Mark 10:52 – Bartimaeus immediately followed Jesus.Matthew 13:4-23 – Have we gone back to being beggars after hearing the gospel? We must not go back to our old ways of living.Mark 10:46-52