What does the story of the blind man teach us?
The story of Blind Bartimaeus reminds us that Jesus truly is the answer to our needs. He is the only one that can save us from our circumstances, from our choices, and set us on a new path. Every time he picked up this coat he was reminded of the fact that he was useless, nothing could change that.
What happened to the blind man in the Bible?
“Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.” Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him. The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them.
Who was the blind beggar in the Bible?
Bartimaeus
Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was told by the crowd to be quiet. In their opinion, he did not deserve to have Jesus listen to him. Bartimaeus refused to be quiet and shouted all the louder as he wanted to meet Jesus.
What Scripture talks about blind men?
According to the Gospel of John 9:1–12, Jesus saw a man who had been blind since birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus replied: Neither this man nor his parents sinned but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.
Why did blind Bartimaeus ask for mercy?
Yet, he does not ask for that specific healing, but for mercy in general. Why? Perhaps he is trying to be respectful to the Lord, giving Him the freedom to interpret “have mercy” however He wills. Perhaps he’s afraid to ask for such a specific desire for fear of being denied.
What is spiritual blindness?
Spiritual Blindness The spiritually blind hear the truth, but they cannot see what it means. They cannot see the “big picture” of salvation, and they are unable to see how it applies in their own life. They have trouble confessing the truth because they have difficulty believing what they cannot see.
Where in the Bible does Jesus heal a blind man?
Chapter 39
Chapter 39: Jesus Heals a Blind Man.
What does Bartimaeus cloak mean?
Throwing aside one’s cloak might seem insignificant to us, but historical context shows that this cloak Bartimaeus was wearing was probably a government-issued one to provide legitimacy to beggars, similar to a licence for them to beg and collect alms.
How did blind Bartimaeus know Jesus?
Bartimaeus could have asked Jesus for a silver coin, but he went for it all and asked for his sight. By this he showed his faith. Tell Jesus what you really need and don’t hold back. Remember, he already knows.
What does the Bible say about blind Bartimaeus?
The Gospel of Mark (10:46–52) tells of the curing of a blind beggar named Bartimaeus (literally “Son of Timaeus”). He is one of the few recipients of healing whose names evangelists let us know.
As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging. New Heart English Bible It happened, as he came near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when they came near to Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting on the side of the road and begging.
What Bible says about the blind man on the road?
Berean Literal Bible. And it came to pass in His drawing near to Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting beside the road, begging. New American Standard Bible. As Jesus was approaching Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging.
Where was the blind man when Jesus came near Jericho?
As Jesus came near to Jericho, there was a blind man sitting by the way-side begging. World English Bible It happened, as he came near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging. Young’s Literal Translation And it came to pass, in his coming nigh to Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting beside the way begging,
Did Jesus Heal the blind man who was born blind?
Yes, Jesus in his infinite compassion for those who suffer, wanted to heal this man who was born blind and end the life long suffering his disability had caused him. However, the gospel today recounts how this miracle affected not only the man who was cured, but also the community in which he lived.