Mark 10:46-52

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This morning:

The Last of Jesus miracles before the resurrection…

In Marks Gospel Jesus ministry begins with healing a blind man and then is bookended with this last miracle of him healing a blind man once again.

to show that His mission is about opening the eyes of the blind

true discipleship means seeing Him as He really is and following Him in faith

Mark 10:46–52 ESV

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. 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!” And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart. Get up; he is calling you.” And throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 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.” 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.

Big Idea:  Faith in Jesus brings mercy, healing, and transformation.

1. Cry out to Jesus and ask for Mercy (vv. 46–48)

Mark 10:46–48 ESV

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

He Began to Cry out?

Bartimaeus hears Jesus is passing by and cries out: “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Bartimaeus calls Jesus “Son of David” (a Messianic title) and responds with faith.

The crowd rebukes him, but he cries out all the more.

Rebuke:

comes back up…

Rebuke is always strong, corrective speech.

Sometimes it’s misused by people to silence or control (Peter, disciples, crowds).

Other times it’s used by Jesus with divine authority (to demons, nature, misguided disciples).

The contrast teaches that true authority to rebuke belongs to Jesus

Jesus rebukes restore God’s order, while human rebukes often exclude, silence, or resist God’s purposes.

What is Mercy?

Mercy defined: Compassion toward someone who is in need, vulnerable, or even undeserving.

God’s character: He is “rich in mercy” (Ephesians 2:4), “abounding in steadfast love” (Psalm 103:8).

Mercy vs. Grace: Grace gives what we don’t deserve (salvation, blessing); mercy withholds what we do deserve (judgment, wrath).

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” (Matthew 5:7).

Mercy is lived out in forgiveness, care for the poor, and compassion.

When we posture ourselves before God… admiting we are undeserving we are met with mercy and grace.

Lets relate this to our own lives:

Admit your weakness and neediness — mercy starts with humility.

2. Call out to Jesus regardless of what the crowd around you is saying.

3. If we have received mercy we should be people who extend mercy: forgive, show patience, extend compassion.

Transition: Friends we could stop there… because the rest of this sermon is the fruit of crying out to Jesus, but to boost our confidence in crying out lets carry on.

2. Jesus will hear your cry and respond (vv. 49–51)

Mark 10:49–51 ESV

And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart. Get up; he is calling you.” And throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 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.”

Jesus stops when He hears Bartimaeus’ cry.

He calls Bartimaeus near

(Check out the change in the response of the crowd) the same crowd that rebuked now encourages him to go to Jesus.

Bartimaeus throws off his cloak, leaps up, and comes to Jesus.

Jesus asks: “What do you want me to do for you?”

Take Heart: A phrase we spent a long time on in Mark chapter 6.. When Jesus walks on Whater…

Your Heart should be encouraged… because of Jesus Presence

You should have complete assurance… because Jesus is here.

“NIV= Cheer up, on your feet he is calling you!”

Lets now apply this to our lives:

Jesus is not too busy for you — He hears the desperate cry of faith.

2. Throw aside anything that keeps you from coming to Him — false idols, old identity, sin.

3. Jesus invites us to bring our real, specific needs to Him. - and he hears and listens.

Transition: How we posture ourselves before Jesus is so important. It will lead to the transformation our soul desires regardless of how Jesus responds… but Let’s continue and look at how he responds.

3. Faith will lead to transformation (v. 52)

Mark 10:52 ESV

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.

 “Go your way; your faith has made you well.”

Immediately Bartimaeus receives sight — and follows Jesus on the way.

A. What is Faith?

Trust in God — Abraham believed God’s promise (Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:20–21).

2. Reliance on Christ — “For by grace you have been saved through faith…” (Ephesians 2:8).

3. Produces obedience and action (Follow Through)  — faith that works is alive.

B. Examples of Faith Jesus Responded To:

Paralytic healed & forgiven — “When Jesus saw their faith…” (Matthew 9:2).

Woman with the issue of blood — “Daughter, your faith has made you well.” (Mark 5:34).

Two blind men — “According to your faith be it done to you.” (Matthew 9:29).

Canaanite woman — “Great is your faith!” (Matthew 15:28).

Blind Bartimaeus — “Go; your faith has made you well.” (Mark 10:52).

Ten lepers — “Your faith has made you well.” (Luke 17:19).

Sinful woman forgiven — “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50).

Lets Now apply this to our lives :

1. Faith opens the door for Jesus’ transforming work in your life.

2. Faith is more than belief — it is trust that leads to action and change.

3. Like Bartimaeus, don’t just receive mercy and go your own way — follow Jesus on His way.

Prayer Prompt:

Prayer Team in Back

Pray with your family

Jesus we want to see you… Jesus we need you…

Jesus thank you for hearing our prayers…

Jesus strengthen our faith.