Mark 10:46-52; Matthew 20:29-34; Luke 18:35-43

Introduction

46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. 51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. Mark 10:46-52

  35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. 38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, 41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God. Luke 18:35-43

A. People in darkness. { II cor. 4:4 }

B. Have seker of Christ Jesus to become persuaded that Jesus is the way.

I. He sought the Lord under Discouragement.

a. Many oppesed his attempts.

b. He was but a blind beggar hypothetically.

II. He received Encouragement.

a. This came from Jesus Commanding him to be called unto Him.

b. 3 calls. Universal Call, Character call, and Ministerial Call. {John 3:14-15}, {Acts 2:38-39}, {Acts 16:37a}

III. But encouragement did not content him, he sought to foolow Jesus.

a. He arose.

b. He cast away his garments, hinderances.

c. He came to Jesus Christ just as he was.

d. Stated his case.

e. Received salvation.

IV. Hving Found Jesus, He kept him.

a. All the way to the cross, and to his crown.