Jesus Heals the Blind

Jul 17, 2026

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The story of Jesus healing Bartimaeus, a blind man near Jericho, is recounted. Bartimaeus, unable to work due to his blindness, sat by the roadside and begged for alms. He heard the bustling crowd and learned that Jesus of Nazareth was in town. Hearing this, he cried out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" believing Jesus could help him, perhaps having heard of Jesus' other miraculous healings of deaf, dumb, crippled, and blind individuals. He was sure this might be his only chance to encounter Jesus. Despite people telling him to be quiet, Bartimaeus continued to shout, determined to reach Jesus. Jesus heard him, stopped, and commanded Bartimaeus to be brought to Him. Encouraged by the crowd, Bartimaeus rose, threw aside his garment, and approached Jesus. Jesus then asked Bartimaeus what he wanted, prompting the reader to consider what they would ask for, contrasting it with Bartimaeus' selfless desires. The narrative emphasizes that Bartimaeus did not ask for wealth or fine clothing but for something more profound, leaving the reader to anticipate his wish.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time55 min

Jesus Heals the Blind

Bartimaeus

Jesus Arrives

Bartimaeus Cries Out

Jesus Calls Him

Jesus Asks

FAQs

Who was Bartimaeus and what was his situation?

Bartimaeus was a blind man who sat by the roadside near Jericho, begging for a living because he could not work due to his blindness.

What did Bartimaeus do when he heard Jesus was in town?

When Bartimaeus heard Jesus was nearby, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" repeatedly, despite people trying to quiet him.

What did Jesus ask Bartimaeus when he was brought to him?

When Bartimaeus was brought to Jesus, Jesus asked him, "What do you want Me to do for you?"

Jul 17, 2026

Upload by Patrick