Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, had a life-changing encounter with Jesus as He passed by Jericho. Refusing to be silenced by the crowd, Bartimaeus boldly cried out in faith, believing with all his heart that Jesus could heal him—and He did. This is the heart of the Gospel: Jesus is still able and willing to meet the sinner’s deepest need. His mercy, His power, and His grace remain available to all who call upon Him.
Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation
Mark 10:46-52 “46 And they come to Jericho, and as he was going out from Jericho, and his disciples and a large crowd, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, the blind [man], sat by the wayside begging.47 And having heard that it was Jesus the Nazaraean, he began to cry out and to say, O Son of David, Jesus, have mercy on me.48 And many rebuked him, that he might be silent; but he cried so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me.
49 And Jesus, standing still, desired him to be called. And they call the blind [man], saying to him, Be of good courage, rise up, he calls thee.50 And, throwing away his garment, he started up and came to Jesus.51 And Jesus answering says to him, What wilt thou that I shall do to thee? And the blind [man] said to him, Rabboni, that I may see.52 And Jesus said to him, Go, thy faith has healed thee. And he saw immediately, and followed him in the way.”
Mark 8:22-26 “22 And he comes to Bethsaida; and they bring him a blind man, and beseech him that he might touch him.23 And taking hold of the hand of the blind man he led him forth out of the village, and having spit upon his eyes, he laid his hands upon him, and asked him if he beheld anything.
24 And having looked up, he said, I behold men, for I see [them], as trees, walking.25 Then he laid his hands again upon his eyes, and he saw distinctly, and was restored and saw all things clearly.26 And he sent him to his house, saying, Neither enter into the village, nor tell [it] to any one in the village.”