“The Cry of the Blind Man - Jesus Heals Bartimaeus”

INTRODUCTION.

Mark 10:46–52 NASB95

46 Then they came to Jericho. And as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Many were sternly telling him to be quiet, but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him here.” So they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take courage, stand up! He is calling for you.” 50 Throwing aside his cloak, he jumped up and came to Jesus. 51 And answering him, Jesus said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” And the blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, I want to regain my sight!” 52 And Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road.

MESSAGE.

I. The Cry for the Messiah.

Mark 10:47 NASB95

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

II. The Cry of Desperation.

Mark 10:48 NASB95

48 Many were sternly telling him to be quiet, but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

III. The Cry of Surrender.

Mark 10:51 NASB95

51 And answering him, Jesus said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” And the blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, I want to regain my sight!”

John 20:16 NASB95

16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means, Teacher).

Matthew 20:34 NASB95

34 Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him.

CONCLUSION.