Miracles of Jesus: Part 8

The Cry that Stopped Jesus

Mark 10:46-52 (ESV)

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. 

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!”

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

 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.” 

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

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.” 

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.

He was blind.

John 20:29 (NKJV)

29  Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Colossians 3:2 (NKJV)

2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

2 Corinthians 4:4 (NLT)

4 Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.

2 Corinthians 3:16 (NKJV)

16 Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

 He was begging.

John 10:10 (AMP)

10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].

Genesis 12:2 (NKJV)

2 I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing.

He was beside the road.

Ephesians 2:10 (AMP)

10 For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above, spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].

Matthew 15:8 (ESV)

8  This people honors me with their lips,  but their heart is far from me

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Take Every Need to Jesus First.

Mark 10:47 (NKJV)

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 Peter 5:7 (NKJV)

7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

Psalm 55:22 (NKJV)

22  Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you

Bartimaeus Refused to Let Discouragement Silence His Faith.

Mark 10:48 (NKJV)

48 Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Romans 12:12 (KJV)

12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;

James 1:12 (NKJV)

 12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial

Leave Behind Whatever Keeps You from Following Jesus

Mark 10:50 (NKJV)

50 And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus.

Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)

12 let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. 

Luke 9:62 (NKJV)

62 But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”

The Blessing Became a Testimony.

Supporting Scriptures:

Mark 10:52 (NKJV)

52 Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has [g]made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road. 

Psalm 107:2 (NIV)

2  Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story

Matthew 5:16 (NKJV)

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.