Dare To Believe

Dare To Believe

Mark 10:46-52 (NIV)

46Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

48Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

49Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”

So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” 50Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.

51“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.

The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”

52“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

I.       Introduction:

II.    Risk The Call For Help

A.    Calling To Jesus

B.     Calling For Help

C.     Calling With Determination

III. Hear The Call Of Jesus

A.    His Call Is A Reply To Our Need

B.     His Call Is An Invitation To Come

C.     His Call Is A Reason For Hope

IV. Answer The Call To Faith

A.    By Throwing Off Restraints

B.     By Believing In Jesus

C.     By Following Jesus

V.    Conclusion: