Podcasts about Bartimaeus

In this episode we explore the concept of Kingdom Influence within the framework of the Fellowship of Kingdom Professionals. We emphasize the principles and impact of the Kingdom of God as illustrated in the book of Matthew, highlighting parables and the Great Commission. The discussion focuses on how individual encounters with Jesus led to transformative influence on broader cultures and communities. We examine biblical examples like Bartimaeus, the woman with the issue of blood, and others to illustrate how their experiences with Jesus redefined their roles and professional lives, enabling them to become influencers for the Kingdom of God in various professional fields. Finally, the message reinforces that all professionals, not just clergy, are called to exert Kingdom influence within their respective spheres. New podcast episodes are available every Monday wherever you listen to podcasts. Stay connected to all things Fellowship of Kingdom Professionals and connect to other Kingdom Professionals by joining our Facebook Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/MABlueFKP, To bring FKP to your locale, ministry, school, business, etc., or to learn more, contact us by email,  FKProfessionals@gmail.com.

The story of blind Bartimaeus offers one of the most powerful metaphors for spiritual transformation in the Gospels. When a blind beggar on the roadside hears Jesus is passing by, he recognizes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and refuses to remain silent, even as the crowd attempts to quiet him. His persistent cry—"Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"—reveals remarkable spiritual insight from a man who physically couldn't see.The question Jesus asks—"What do you want me to do for you?"—mirrors the exact question he asked James and John earlier in the chapter. Their response revealed selfish ambition for power and status, while Bartimaeus simply wanted sight. This profound contrast challenges us: when Jesus asks us the same question today, are we seeking worldly success or spiritual vision?Though Jesus tells the newly-sighted man to "go," Bartimaeus chooses instead to "follow him on the road"—the ultimate picture of discipleship born from genuine transformation. His story reminds us that spiritual blindness affects us all, regardless of social status, and that Jesus stands ready to heal those who persistently call out to him.Whether you've walked with Jesus for decades or are just beginning to explore faith, this episode will challenge you to examine what you might need to leave behind to fully follow Christ. Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Sam 7; 1 Chron 17; Ps 2; Matt 20 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible with your host, Hunter. On this May 3rd episode, Hunter invites us to journey together through day 124 of our Bible reading plan. Today's passages include 2 Samuel 7, 1 Chronicles 17, Psalm 2, and Matthew 20. We'll reflect on God's promises to David, the unique place of Israel in God's story, and the profound parable of the vineyard workers. Hunter guides us through both the scriptures and heartfelt prayers, reminding us of God's unfailing kindness, compassion, and love—especially in our lowest moments. Whether you feel like you're in your own “Jericho,” searching for hope and vision, or simply seeking encouragement for today, this episode centers on how God sees, stops, and restores us. Settle in for an uplifting blend of scripture, meditation, and prayer as we take another step on our daily walk through God's word. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He sees us, and he stops for us. Jericho—known as the lowest city on earth—becomes in the Bible a kind of symbol for us, a place where blind eyes are opened and where people at their lowest are noticed and restored by Jesus. Earlier, there was blind Bartimaeus in Jericho, and today we hear of two unnamed blind men, sitting by the roadside, unable to see and overlooked by the crowd. Yet when they call out, “Son of David, have mercy on us,” Jesus hears, he stops, and he asks them, “What do you want me to do for you?” They ask for mercy. They want to see. Life has a way of bringing us to our own private Jericho. We find ourselves blinded, brought low, uncertain which way to turn. And in those moments, as in this story, we are reminded that we can cry out to God, even when it seems others want to quiet us or think we're unworthy of attention. When we tell God honestly our need—to see, to be restored, to find mercy—he stops for us. He listens. He cares. And he is able to give us what we truly need. What a comfort to know that when we are at our lowest, God is not indifferent, nor too busy to stop. He sees us. He touches our eyes so that we might see again—see his love, see our purpose, see the next step. It's when we know we are truly seen and loved by God that we find the strength and the will to follow Jesus, just as these two men did. Love enables us to get up and go after him, to make our way even from our lowest place, right into the light of his presence. And so, the prayer of my heart today is like theirs: Lord, have mercy. Help me to see. And having seen your love, may I follow you wherever you lead. That's my prayer for my own soul, for my family—my wife, my daughters, my son—and that is my prayer for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... 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Mark 10:46-52 (NKJV) 46 Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.” 50 And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus. 51 So Jesus answered and said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, [a]“Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.” 52 Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has [b]made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.

Daily Dose of Hope April 28, 2025 Day 1 of Week 5   Scripture - Mark 10:17-52   Prayer:  Dear Lord, After a hurried weekend, sometimes we rush into the week.  Help us slow down and focus on you.  Help us set aside our scattered thoughts and distractions.  Help us have laser focus on you and your Word.  Lord, in these next few moments of silence, we yearn to hear your still small voice...Come Holy Spirit and guide our reading, our interpretation, and our thoughts.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, a Deep Dive into the Gospels and Acts.  We are finishing up Mark 10 today.  We might call this the chapter of Jesus saying a lot of hard things.  Let's get started.   The first part of today's text is familiar to many of us.  A man comes to Jesus and asks, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”  Jesus says, “Well you need to follow all the commandments.”  He lists them, you shall not murder, commit adultery, steal, or give false testimony.  You shall honor your father and mother.  Then, he adds one - you shall not defraud.  This wasn't in the ten commandments, possibly Jesus added it because many of the wealthy were wealthy because they had taken advantage of the poor.  If that was the case with this man, we don't know.   The man simply says, “Yes, I've done all those things since I was a boy.”  Then, Scripture says, “Jesus looked at him and loved him.”  The word for love used here, in the Greek, is the highest form of love in the New Testament, meaning love that characterizes God.  There must have been something really rare and admirable about the man, because this is the only place this form of love is used in Mark.  Because he loved the man, Jesus looks at him and says there is still one thing you lack.     It was assumed that if one followed the law perfectly (we know that's impossible but if one did a good job following the law) then they would receive eternal life. Jesus is saying, that is not the case.  Jesus isn't denying that this man is following the law.  This is obviously a man of high integrity who is clearly doing all he can to be obedient to God's laws.  “One thing you lack,” Jesus said.  “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”    The text says that the man's face fell. He went away sad because he had great wealth. This is the irony. The children in the former story (we read this on Friday) who possess nothing are told that the kingdom of God is theirs; yet this man who possesses everything still lacks something!  Only when he sells all he has—only when he becomes like a vulnerable child—will he possess everything.  But he isn't willing to do that.  He decides to walk away from Jesus. The man wasn't expecting to have to make that kind of sacrifice.  He had no idea following Jesus would be so hard.    The disciples are really confused by this.  At that time, most people believed that being wealthy was a sign of God's blessing.  Jesus is saying that this man has to sell everything and give it to the poor.  And that's when Jesus says the really, really hard thing...it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.  They ask, “Then who possibly can be saved?” Jesus says, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”    Most of us should feel at least slightly uncomfortable when we read this passage. Don't dismiss that feeling, rest in it a bit before you move on.  The reality is that we are all wealthy in comparison to the rest of the world.  Jesus isn't saying that having possessions is a bad thing.  I want to be clear that he is NOT holding poverty up as a value.  But, with many of us, our resources do get in the way of us fully committing our lives to Jesus.   Full submission is hard for those of us who have much.  We also don't have to rely on Jesus in the same way that someone who is desperately poor has to rely on Jesus.  Our refrigerators are full – we aren't pleading with Jesus for our next meal.  It is different.   What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus?  I think we have so often fallen into the trap of thinking that following Jesus, being a disciple, is about following a list of rules: following commandments, generally being a good person, going to church, giving some money to good causes, and doing good “Christian” things.  But here Jesus is saying that being a disciple is not about following a list of rules.  If that were the case, then the rich young ruler would have been a shoo-in.  Jesus is saying, following him is about denying yourself and picking up your cross.  We just talked about this, how we don't like to deny ourselves. We don't like to be uncomfortable.  I mean, this means looking at our lives and renouncing any part that gets in our walk with Jesus.   Following Jesus isn't simply one activity in a busy life filled with lots of great stuff.  No, following Jesus means radically reorienting our life.  Jesus comes first and our devotion to Jesus as Lord and Savior affects every other area of our lives.  Our dedication to Jesus affects how we treat other people, it affects how we spend our money, it affects how we spend our time, it affects how we behave.  Following Jesus means a radical adjustment to priorities.    What is it that keeps you from fully following Jesus?  What part of your life have you not yet submitted to him?  What do you need to renounce in order to submit your whole life to Christ?   We could stop there and it would be enough but this chapter holds even more truth.  Next, we have Jesus predicting his death for the third time.  While the disciples might not have understood, Jesus was pretty clear that he would be rejected by the chief priests, condemned, executed, and he would rise three days later.  I think the disciples heard what they wanted to hear.  They wanted Jesus to set up an earthly kingdom in which the Romans would be overthrown.  They wanted to sit on a throne.  They didn't want to hear what was really going to happen.  They didn't want to think about the kind of Messiah Jesus really was.  They wanted him to be who they wanted him to be.    You can see how their expectations are kind of warped with the next element in the text.  James and John are asking to sit next to Jesus, to his left and right, when they arrived in glory.  Again, they just don't get it.  They can't get status and earthly kingdoms out of their heads.  To be fair, it was all they understood.  They had it in their head that things would be one way, the way the Jews always expected them to be.  Jesus was turning things upside down.  It won't be until after the resurrection that things will begin to fall into place for them.   How often have our expectations of Jesus been different than who Jesus truly is?  We spoke about this in yesterday's message.  How often do we want counselor Jesus, patriotic Jesus, pacifist Jesus, judgmental Jesus, champion Jesus, or even militant Jesus?  So often, we make Jesus into our own image rather than being formed into his image.  Jesus is not like us.  He is God.  His values and thinking are far different from ours and we might not always like that.  He is going to challenge our American values and norms.  He is going to stretch us in ways we might not want to be stretched.  That is kind of what is going on with the disciples.  They are getting challenged and it's really hard.   The final part of the text today is the healing of blind Bartimaeus.  Jesus is walking through Jericho and Bartimaeus calls out to him.  He is determined for Jesus to hear him, even though the people around him are rebuking him and telling him to be quiet.  But Jesus hears him.  “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asks him.    Bartimaeus replied that he wanted to see and Jesus heals him, telling him that his faith had made him well.  There are two things I want to point out about this text.  First, Jesus heard him.  Jesus heard a poor, desperate, blind man on the side of the road in the middle of a huge crowd.  Jesus hears his people.  Jesus hears YOU.   Second, just as he asked Bartimaeus, he also asks you, “What do you want me to do for you?”  What do you want Jesus to do for you.  Take a few moments now to spend some time in prayer.  Try to picture having a conversation with Jesus, just the two of you.  Tell him exactly what you need from him right now.  Be honest, be sincere.  This is just you and him.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Every great leader must answer a simple but powerful question: What do you really want? Jesus asked this question multiple times, and each time, it revealed something profound about leadership, faith, and transformation. In this episode, we explore four encounters where Jesus asked this question and how they apply to Christian leadership today: James and John sought power, but Jesus taught them that leadership is about servanthood. Bartimaeus boldly asked for sight, demonstrating faith and persistence in leadership. The lame man at Bethesda had to decide if he truly wanted change, challenging leaders to take action. The two disciples of John the Baptist were asked what they were truly seeking, teaching leaders the importance of clarity in vision and purpose. Each of these moments contains profound servant leadership lessons that are essential for those leading in business, ministry, or any sphere of influence. Are you leading to serve, or for status? Are you boldly asking for what you need? Are you ready to take action when God calls? Join me as we unpack these biblical insights and apply them to leadership today. You'll walk away with practical steps to lead with humility, faith, and clarity.

Mark 10:46-52Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He's calling you.” Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

New Hope Ministries Senior Pastor Grant Thigpen 7675 Davis Blvd Naples, FL 34104 facebook.com/newhopenaples facebook.com/pastorgrantthigpen

Join us in this transformative episode as we explore the spiritual journey from blindness to clear vision in our faith walk. Drawing from the Gospel of Mark, our speaker delves deep into the metaphor of spiritual sight, using vivid personal anecdotes and biblical examples to illuminate the path of a true disciple. Discover how the Pharisees' spiritual blindness, the disciples' blurry vision, and Bartimaeus' clear sight can teach us to see Jesus more clearly.Through engaging storytelling, you'll learn about the importance of spiritual disciplines and the dangers of letting distractions cloud our faith. Be inspired by Bartimaeus, the blind beggar who recognized Jesus for who he truly was and chose to follow Him without hesitation. You'll be challenged to persevere through life's distractions, to compound your faith by remembering God's faithfulness, and to realign your expectations with the true call of discipleship.Whether you're seeking to deepen your current walk with Christ or needing a fresh revelation of who Jesus is, this message invites you to clear the spiritual fog and see the way of the cross anew. Tune in as we navigate the spiritual terrain from blindness to vibrant, clear-sighted discipleship.Keywords: Spiritual blindness, Gospel of Mark, Discipleship, Faith journey, Bartimaeus, Clarity in faith, Spiritual disciplines, Sermon podcast.

Conversations from the heart and soul of Humanity Church with Pastor Nathan Neighbour.  Finding Color in a Grayscale World - An Easter Message of Hope. Discover how to transform your black-and-white existence into a life filled with vibrant color and meaning. Through powerful biblical insights and the story of Bartimaeus, learn how Jesus's resurrection power can break through the monotony and restore color to every aspect of your life. This inspiring message explores the parallel between physical sight and spiritual transformation, revealing how Jesus offers not just light, but a completely new way of experiencing life. Perfect for anyone feeling stuck, discouraged, or seeking deeper meaning in their faith journey. For more information, visit www.humanitychurch.com LINKS: CONNECT CARD: https://humanitychurch.com/card JOIN A GROUP: https://humanitychurch.churchcenter.com/groups/humanity-groups GIVE: https://humanitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving Topics include spiritual transformation, Easter message, finding hope, overcoming darkness, life restoration, spiritual growth, Christian living, faith inspiration, personal transformation, resurrection power, abundant life, spiritual sight, breaking free from limitations, finding purpose, Christian encouragement, biblical teaching.

Pastor Bryan shares the second half of a lesson from Mark 10. Dr. Chapell investigates the story of blind Bartimaeus and his belief in the power of Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1286/29

Joshua - The conquest of Ai. Mark - Jesus' teachings about divorce. Jesus blesses little children. The rich young ruler. Jesus' sufferings foretold. Bartimaeus receives his sight.

Pastor Bryan shares a lesson from Mark 10. Dr. Chapell highlights, through the life of Bartimaeus, how our limitations and suffering can sometimes be the path by which we see extraordinary things. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1286/29

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Pastor Lisa Machen continues her series, "Who Do YOU Say I Am," bringing us her message, "Bartimaeus."

In this  Palm Sunday message, Pastor George Sawyer walks us down the sacred road into Jerusalem with Jesus—the road that changed everything. From Matthew 21 to the dusty road where Bartimaeus threw off his cloak, this message connects the triumphal entry to our modern-day battles. It reveals how Jesus, the humble King riding a donkey, came not just to fulfill prophecy, but to unbind the broken, cleanse hearts, and call each of us to a life of purpose and praise.Whether you're familiar with the story or hearing it anew, this message will deepen your understanding of Holy Week, stir your faith, and ignite gratitude in your soul.00:00 | Welcome to Palm Sunday at Calvary – A special celebration of Jesus' triumph00:05 | A Personal Story: Explaining Palm Sunday to Remy – Passing faith to the next generation01:03 | The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem – Fulfillment of prophecy begins02:11 | Matthew 21:1–11 Scripture Reading – The King comes in humility04:22 | Jesus' Impact on the Crowds – Praises that turned to silence05:03 | Jesus Cleanses the Temple – A righteous passion for purity and purpose06:59 | The Significance of His Entry – A King of peace, not war08:47 | Making the Message Personal – What does this moment mean for you?10:16 | God's Plan and Purpose for You – He sees you in the crowd17:12 | Biblical Examples of God's Chosen – You're not too broken or too far gone20:46 | The Call of Jesus Over Your Life – He still calls your name today23:01 | Bringing Your Life to Jesus – Surrender opens the door to healing23:25 | Using the Name of Jesus in the Face of Opposition – Power in the Name24:56 | Testimonies of Faith and Healing – Real stories, real breakthrough29:34 | The Cloak of Bartimaeus – Letting go of what once defined you34:53 | The True Meaning of “Hosanna” – A cry for salvation and victory37:11 | Trusting God's Timing in Your Life – Even when the crowd changes41:54 | Living a Legacy of Faith and Gratitude – What will your Hosanna echo?

This week on Table Talk Pastors Kyle and Nick explore the theme of Divine interruptions. They reflect on how Jesus paused in His journey to Jerusalem to respond to Bartimaeus' cry and what that means for us today. Through personal stories, and scripture they discuss how unexpected interruptions can be powerful moments where God works-and how we can become more aware, obedient, and open to those Divine opportunities in our daily lives.

Have you ever felt unseen? Like your prayers go unnoticed and your situation is too far gone? In the story of Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52), we're reminded that no one is invisible to God. A blind beggar sitting on the side of the road, overlooked by everyone else, caught the attention of Jesus with just one thing—his faith. What miracle or impossibility have you given up on? This message is a call to believe again. Because God always has the last word, not your circumstances, not your past, and not what others say. Bartimaeus didn't let the crowd silence him—and neither should you. Faith is the only thing that can move the mountains in your life. In this message, we explore how one man's bold cry to Jesus led to a life-changing miracle—and how your faith can do the same.

What does it truly mean to see Jesus for who He really is? On His journey to Jerusalem, Jesus encounters a blind beggar named Bartimaeus—an outsider the crowd tried to silence. But while everyone else overlooked him, Jesus saw his true value.This week, Pastor Matt Surber, of Mission City Church in San Antonio, TX, continues our Resurrection Road series by exploring The Road to Healing. We'll discover that healing doesn't just mean physical restoration—it requires spiritual sight. And just like the people in the crowd, we have a part to play. God calls us to invest in the people others overlook and invite them to meet Jesus for themselves.Sometimes the hardest climb isn't physical—it's the journey of seeing others the way God sees them. Join us as we open our eyes to His mission and prepare our hearts for Easter by walking the road that leads to healing.Missioncity.church_______________________________Sermon Notes are available at missioncity.church/watch/

Joining us from North Church in Leeds, Abs Niblock brought us into week five of our series 'FROM___TO'. Speaking from Mark 10, Abs looked at the story of blind Bartimaeus and how he called out for Jesus, Jesus heard him, stopped and healed him. Abs challenged us on how often, just like the crowd did to Bartimaeus, we 'shush' ourselves and stop ourselves from calling out to God. How desperate are we for God to actually show up in our situations and lives? God hears and answers when we call to Him.

Ever felt like God wasn't hearing you? In this raw and powerful message, Erica Diggs dives into the story of blind Bartimaeus and shows us why some prayers get answered while others don't. She shares her own family's journey through what doctors called "impossible" with her son's devastating knee injury, and how desperation became the sound that moved heaven.

Special guest Ps Mark Ritchie brings a powerful message looking into the story of Bartimaeus and how miracles still happen today.

Sunday message. Join Pastor Jamie as he explores how changing your view and volition can open your heart to the incredible things God wants to do in your life. Discover the power of faith and worship through the story of Bartimaeus and learn how to see others and yourself through the eyes of Christ.

Rev. Leili Shirmast unpacks the story of blind Bartimaeus in Luke 18:3543, inviting us to reflect on Jesus question: What do you want Me to do for you? Through this final miracle before the cross, were challenged to consider our own spiritual blindness and cry out in faith to the One who still hears and responds. To catch up on the latest sermons from Deep Creek, go to iTunes, Spotify ordeepcreekanglican.comand check out the website for more info about whats happening. We are a welcoming and growing multigenerational church in Doncaster East in Melbourne with refreshing faith in Jesus Christ. We think that looks like being life-giving to the believer, surprising to the world, and strengthening to the weary and doubting. Read the transcript Our Bible reading today comes from Luke chapter 18, verses 3543 (that's on page 163 of one of the red Bibles, if you have one of those): Luke 18:3543As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, Jesus of Nazareth is passing by. He called out, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me!Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to Him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, What do you want me to do for you?Lord, I want to see, he replied.Jesus said to him, Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God. This is the word of the Lord. Good morning. Have you ever wondered what it's like to be blind? When one of our five senses is lost, the others often become stronger. For those without sight, the world is not empty; it's full of sound, touch, and imagination. They experience the world in a different way by sensing the heat of the sun, hearing the rustling of leaves, and identifying objects by touch. But blindness also brings challenges. Reading, recognizing faces, completing everyday tasks, or moving through a busy street requires adaptation and creativity. One inspiring example is Helen Keller, a blind and deaf author and speaker. She once said, The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touchedthey must be felt with the heart. Despite being deaf and blind, Helen learned to read, write, and speak, and became a powerful advocate for the blind. A few years ago, we helped a blind lady stay at our place for a few days while she took care of some government-related tasks before returning to her city. When she arrived, we showed her around the house and helped her navigate the space. After she left, I tried to put myself in her position to understand her experience. I closed my eyes and attempted to move around different areas of my house and do normal daily activities. It was incredibly difficult and stressful. After just two minutes, I had to stop and couldn't continue. Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus In today's miracle story, we see a blind man sitting by the roadside begging. This is the last recorded miracle of Jesus in Luke's Gospel, before He goes to Jerusalem and is crucified. In this moment, He restores the sight of a blind man. We don't know for certain whether this man was blind from birth or if he lost his sight later in life. What we do know is that the only thing he could see was darkness. When we face sickness or struggle in life, many of us hold on to the hope of healing. Perhaps this blind man also carried that same hope. Luke does not mention his name in his Gospel, but in Mark 10 we learn that his name was Bartimaeus. In the first century, being blind was often seen as a punishment from God for a person's sin. Because of his blindness, Bartimaeus had no way to earn a living and was forced to beg on the roadside to survive. There were no schools for the blind, no job opportunities, and no government support system like we have today. He couldn't take care of himself independently and had to rely entirely on the generosity of others for food, shelter, and daily needs. Bartimaeus blindness was only physical, and Jesus taught that there are two types of blindness: physical and spiritual: Physical blindness the loss of sight, making it hard to navigate the world. Spiritual blindness the inability to see the truth of God. People may hear His words but fail to understand them. When we are spiritually blind, we can't navigate our way in God's world or find our way into His Kingdom. In the Old Testament book of Isaiah, we see both types of blindness addressed. Isaiah prophesied that God would open the eyes of the blind and the ears of the deaf: Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Isaiah speaks of the coming of God's Kingdom and the Messiah, declaring that when His Kingdom comes, the blind will see and the deaf will hear. There will be physical healing because the Messiah is ushering in God's restoration for humankind. But in Isaiah 42, we see that the Messiah also comes to address the spiritual blindness and deafness of Israel. After explaining more about the Messiah's mission, God then rebukes Israel for their spiritual insensitivity. Though they have witnessed His works and heard His words, they fail to truly see and understand. They don't pay attention; they don't listen. It is as though they are blind and deaf. The Old Testament prophecy that the coming of the Messiah would be a time of physical and spiritual healing for blind eyes and deaf ears is fulfilled in the miracle of Bartimaeus. When the blind Bartimaeus was sitting by the roadside begging, he heard people passing by and got curious. He asked what was happening, and they told him, Jesus of Nazareth is passing by. Bartimaeus, without any hesitation or second thought, called out, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! This is interesting, isn't it? The crowd identified Jesus as Jesus of Nazareth, but Bartimaeus called Him Son of David. In 2 Samuel and Isaiah, we see that the Messiah would come from the lineage of David and establish an everlasting kingdom. Bartimaeus was physically blind, but he recognized Jesus as the Son of Davidthe promised Messiah, the Savior, and the one who has the power to heal. Bartimaeuss cry was a prayer; it came from a place of faith. It recognized who Jesus was, and it humbly yet boldly asked for His mercy. Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me! People tried to silence him, but he didn't give up or listen to them. Even though he could not see Jesus' miracles with his own eyes, he had heard about them and believed. He trusted that Jesus, the Son of David, could restore his sight. Meanwhile, the disciples who had witnessed Jesus' miracles still struggled to fully understand who He was. Bartimaeus, though blind, saw Jesus for who He truly was. Another of Helen Keller's famous quotes is: The only thing worse than being blind is having sight, but no vision. Bartimaeus was blind, but he had the spiritual vision to recognize the Messiah. There may be moments in our faith journey when we face obstaclesthings that try to stop us from believing, trusting, praying, calling out to God, or obeying God. But like Bartimaeus, we should not be discouraged. Instead, we should cry out even more. The Bible tells us to pray and not to give up. So Bartimaeus cried out louder, and Jesus heard him and stopped. He ordered the man to be brought to Him. Then Jesus asked him, What do you want me to do for you? Jesus Question: What Do You Want Me to Do for You? What do you want Me to do for you? What do you want Me to do for you? We are in a series on the questions Jesus asks, and here is perhaps the most powerful one: What do you want Me to do for you? What is your real need? What are you seeking that only God can provide? Imagine Jesus is passing by Deep Creek today. Would you cry out for His help? And if He asks you, What do you want Me to do for you? what would your response be? Last week, after our Saturday service at the cathedral, a young Australian man came to me and asked for prayer. When I asked how I could pray for him, he said, I want to know God more. I want to know who I am and learn to trust the Lord more. How would you answer Jesus question? Maybe you would ask for: physical healing spiritual renewal freedom from addiction the ability to see not just with your eyes, but with your heart Perhaps you might need: restoration God's mercy wisdom a deeper understanding of who God truly is, and who you are in Him Or maybe you're in a season where it's difficult to ask God for anything at all. Bartimaeus could have asked Jesus for many things. He could have had a long list, but instead he asked for one thing God's merciful healing. Jesus heard Bartimaeus and stopped for him, meeting his need. Bartimaeus didn't hesitate; he didn't worry about being an inconvenience. He didn't second guess what Jesus was asking him. Bartimaeus went straight to the center of his need and urgently came to Jesus with that need. If we want to receive from God, we must ask. We must act with urgency, calling out to Him and being ready to respond. We should not be discouraged when we cry out with faith, He will be merciful to us just as He was merciful to Bartimaeus. Jesus paused His journey to respond to Bartimaeus. He is not distant or too busy; He is actively listening and responding when we call out to Him. Do you believe that Jesus stops for us today? Do you believe He hears our cries, meets our needs, and is able to give us hope? When I ask myself these questions, especially during seasons of struggle or when I find myself wondering "Why me?", I remember the times in the past when I cried out to God and how He faithfully responded. Reflecting on those moments of God's faithfulness encourages me to believe that He hears me even now, and that He is at work in my life. Conclusion: Call Out to Jesus in Faith In the last couple of weeks, as we've gone through Luke's Gospel, we have focused on how Jesus' questions can bring hope into our lives. As we conclude this series and prepare for Palm Sunday next week (followed by the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus), let's hear Jesus ask this final question again: What do you want Me to do for you? This question invites us to have faith in Him and to cry out to Him. Today is the day we have to call on God and ask for His help. We never know if we have tomorrow, so we shouldn't waste time or lose hope. He is the only one who can heal our blindness and give us new sight. He is near, so let us call out to Him. Why not come into this Easter seeking to answer this question from the depths of who we are? To do this, we need to use Easter as a time to reflect on: who Jesus is what His cross and resurrection promise us what they might say about who we are how He sees us what we truly need Only then can we fully answer His question. No matter what we face, the cross stands as a powerful sign that brings light to our darkness. Jesus invites us to follow Him to the cross and the resurrection, knowing that He is with us and can bring true hope. He calls us to worship Him and to invite others to do the same. As we prepare to celebrate Easter in two weeks, we ask ourselves: What do we want Jesus to do for us? Let us fix our hearts on the cross and reflect on how it brings us hope. The sacrifice of Jesus reminds us of His deep love, and His resurrection assures us that hope is never lost. Let's take this moment to come before God in prayer and cry out to Him together. (With the band, let us pray together.) Closing Prayer Lord Jesus, with all our hearts we believe that You are here today. You are passing by and You are near. You hear our cries, and You see our needs. With this confidence, we come before You, laying down our burdens, our desires, and our deepest longings. Lord, help us to examine our hearts. What do we need today? Do we need eyes to see You for who You really are? Do we need to know our identity as Your beloved children? Do we need hope hope for transformation, renewal, and healing? Jesus, we cry out to You. We don't want to waste time. We don't want to miss this moment. Come and meet us, Lord; come and meet us in our place of need. We need You. We need You to hear our prayers. We need Your healing touch physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We need freedom from anything that keeps us distant from You and Your love. Lord, restore us. Heal our broken relationships with You, with our spouses, our children, our families, and our friends. Teach us patience, and help us trust in Your perfect timing. Open our eyes so we can clearly see the path You have prepared for us. Lord, we want to see You not just with our physical eyes, but with the eyes of our hearts. We want to behold Your glory; we want to know You more deeply and walk in Your truth. Come, Lord Jesus. Stop for us; turn Your face toward us and meet us right now. We surrender everything into Your hands. Come and meet us, Lord. Amen.

Compassion: A Profound Expression of Love and Mercy The message focuses on the importance of compassion, defined as a profound expression of love and mercy, involving empathy towards others, especially those in distress. Compassion conveys meanings of mercy, sympathy, and pity. It emphasizes the responsibility of God's people to be compassionate and help those in distress, rather than turning away due to discomfort, lack of time, resources, or effort. God's Compassion God is always compassionate, and His nature is revealed as love in John's Gospel. His mercy endures forever, and the expression of that love and mercy is summed up in His compassion. God's compassion is highlighted through examples: Noah: God showed compassion by saving Noah and his family from the destruction, postponing judgment and waiting for 120 years while they built the ark. Psalm: Psalm 86:15 describes God as full of compassion, gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. Psalm: Psalm 111 states that the Lord is gracious and full of compassion. Psalm: Psalm 145:8 states that the Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger, and of great mercy. The greatest example of God's compassion is the gift of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, displayed upon the cross. God sent His Son not to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. This act demonstrates unparalleled love and mercy, making a way for people to go free. Jesus Christ's Compassion Jesus Christ, by nature, is love and mercy, and His expression of that love and mercy is compassion toward those in distress. Examples of Jesus' compassion: Zacchaeus: Jesus stopped at the sycamore tree because of compassion, knowing Zacchaeus wanted to know Him. Multitudes: In Matthew 9, Jesus was moved with compassion for the multitudes because they fainted and were scattered abroad as sheep having no shepherd. He cared for the hungry, as seen when He fed the multitude with seven loaves and a few fish. The Sick: In Matthew 14, Jesus was moved with compassion and healed the sick. The Leper: Jesus touched and healed a leper, an outcast, demonstrating compassion by disregarding societal norms and expressing love and mercy. Blind Bartimaeus: Jesus stopped and healed blind Bartimaeus, who persistently cried out for mercy. Bartimaeus threw off his rags and went to Jesus, who restored his sight. Christian Compassion The story of the Good Samaritan is used to illustrate Christian compassion. The priest and the Levite, representing church people, saw the man in distress but passed by without helping, showing an absence of compassion. The Samaritan, however, had compassion on him, tending to his wounds and paying for his care at the inn. Compassion is the expression of love and mercy, and if the love of God dwells in a person, they will have compassion. 1 John 3:17 asks how the love of God can dwell in someone who sees a brother in need and shuts up his bowels of compassion from him. If the love of God truly dwells in a person, they will produce the fruit of compassion. There are things that can dim the love of God in our hearts and negate the power of the love of God, such as sin. Compassion for the Lost and Backslidden There is no one in greater need than the lost and the backslidden for compassion. It is essential to have compassion that leads to sharing Christ with others, understanding that without intervention, they will miss salvation. If anyone is okay with someone dying and going to hell, there is something wrong with the love of God in them. Compassion involves getting involved in the lives of those in distress, need, lost, backslidden, sick, hungry, or homeless. The example of Victor in Italy, who showed compassion to outcasts and refugees, demonstrates the transformative effect of compassion.

As Jesus leads the disciples toward Jerusalem, He foretells His death for the third time. James and John request positions of honor, prompting Jesus to teach that true greatness comes through servanthood. He declares that the Son of Man came to serve and give His life as a ransom. On the way, blind Bartimaeus persistently calls out to Jesus, receives healing, and follows Him on the road.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lets-talk-scripture/donations

A powerful healing service from St. Matthew's Church led by Fr. Pat Collins where he looks at the gospel of the blind beggar Bartimaeus and feels that people may not get healed when they are not desperate enough.   So we need to cry out to God in our need. L'articolo E98 | God's Healing Grace Power Hour – A Healing Service from St. Matthew's Church proviene da Radio Maria.

The Beatitudes, Pt. 5 | March 16, 2025Pastor Bria Bradshaw Matthew 5:7 (NIV) Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.Micah 6:8 (NIV) - He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.√ SELF-CENTEREDNESS√ LACK OF COMPASSION√ PRIDEMark 10:46-52 (NIV) -  Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He's calling you.” 50 Throwing 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.HAVE MERCYI. THE MERCIFUL STOP TO LISTEN RATHER THAN SILENCE.Mark 10:48-49a NIV - Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”An opportunity to show mercy is never an inconvenience.Ask the Lord: Whose needs do I silence, ignore, or deem undeserving?II. THE MERCIFUL ASK, "WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?"Mark 10:50-51a NIV - Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.There isn't a cry for mercy that God won't answer.Ask the Lord: What does love call me to do? How does my life need to enter into theirs?III. THE MERCIFUL WELCOMES ANYONE TO FOLLOW JESUS WITH THEM.Mark 10:52 NIV - “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.Ask the Lord: Which person or group have I not truly welcomed to follow Jesus with me? Proverbs 28:14 (ESV) - Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

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Continuing with our series called "The Servant King," (A Study of the Gospel of Mark).... CH 10 verses 45-52 we see a stark contrast between the disciples and the crowd, particularly in how they relate to Jesus and his mission. The passage includes two significant parts: Jesus’ explanation of his purpose and the healing of Bartimaeus. Mark 10:45-52 contrasts a disciple's genuine faith with the crowd's superficial interest. The disciples, despite their misunderstandings, are called to embrace the radical way of serving and following Jesus. In contrast, the crowd is more interested in Jesus as a means to an end, without understanding the deeper, sacrificial nature of his mission. The healing of Bartimaeus becomes a symbol of the spiritual blindness of the crowd and the sight that comes with faith and discipleship. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.

Mike continues The Changemaker series by explaining how Jesus turned a desperate beggar into a devoted follower.

Continuing with our series called "The Servant King," (A Study of the Gospel of Mark).... CH 10 verses 45-52 we see a stark contrast between the disciples and the crowd, particularly in how they relate to Jesus and his mission. The passage includes two significant parts: Jesus’ explanation of his purpose and the healing of Bartimaeus. Mark 10:45-52 contrasts a disciple's genuine faith with the crowd's superficial interest. The disciples, despite their misunderstandings, are called to embrace the radical way of serving and following Jesus. In contrast, the crowd is more interested in Jesus as a means to an end, without understanding the deeper, sacrificial nature of his mission. The healing of Bartimaeus becomes a symbol of the spiritual blindness of the crowd and the sight that comes with faith and discipleship. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign-Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Numbers 32-33; Mark 10 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to another episode of Daily Radio Bible. I'm Hunter, your devoted Bible reading coach, and today is day 62 in our journey through the Bible. As we gather from all over the world, we're here to warm our souls in the transformative fires of God's love, presence, and wisdom. Today, we're diving deep into the book of Numbers, reading chapters 32 and 33 and finishing in Mark 10. We'll explore the story of the tribes of Reuben and Gad as they seek land east of the Jordan River and reflect on Jesus's teachings and miracles, including the healing of blind Bartimaeus. Throughout it all, we'll let the Word of God illuminate our hearts and guide us to the living Word of God, Jesus himself. Join me as we read together and invite the love of God to reign in our lives. Stay tuned, as we embark on this soul-stirring journey through Scripture, encouraging hearts around the world to awaken to the gospel and discover the boundless love of God. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He offers us sight and understanding. Sight for the blind. That's what we witness in the miracle of blind Bartimaeus, as captured in our reading today. And yet, even before the physical act of healing, Bartimaeus showcases an extraordinary inner vision, a seeing that transcends physical limitations. The miracle of his sight began with hearing. Bartimaeus heard the stories, the whispers, the rumors of a man from Nazareth – a friend to the sinners, a champion against hypocrisy, a messenger of hope. He heard that Jesus was coming, and that stirred something within him. Despite the crowd, despite his position on the side of the road, Bartimaeus recognized the truth with clarity. The one who could save, who could show him a new world, was near. So he shouted with conviction, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.” Amidst the chaos, Bartimaeus's heart saw what others couldn't. The relentless call, even when met with resistance, was an act of faith that Jesus responded to. The exchange between Jesus and Bartimaeus is revealing – “What do you want me to do for you?” Bartimaeus's longing for sight points us to a deeper truth. It's not only physical eyesight he needs, but the revelation of who Jesus truly is – "My Rabbi." In this exchange, the eyes of Bartimaeus' heart had already been opened. His faith and understanding preceded his miraculous healing. When the heart awakens to God's love, we find ourselves seeing and understanding with clarity. As Bartimaeus did, may we recognize the truth of who Jesus is. May we respond to His call, and when our hearts see, our lives inevitably follow where he leads us. That's the prayer I have today—for my own heart to catch a glimpse of God's love, for my family to share in this understanding, and for you as well. May the eyes of your heart be open, and may you follow the path He sets before you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. 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Bartimaeus is an example ofwhat it looks like to come to Jesus and follow him.

Today's Gospel reading from St. Luke 18 shares the testimony of Christ our God healing the blind man, Bartimaeus, near Jericho. As our Lord approaches Jericho, Bartimaeus cries out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me." Some in the crowd tried to quiet him, so he cried out even louder, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me." Bartimaeus would not let this moment go wasted where the only One who could heal was passing by. We must learn something so important from Bartimaeus. The prayer he prayed was is known as the Jesus Prayer. Today we examine both this prayer and the disposition of this blessed man who needed Christ's help and mercy. It is the authentic cry for mercy from the heart of God's children that attracts our Lord; a very real need that He is delighted to fulfill.

Send us a textHave you ever felt desperate for a breakthrough but weren't sure if God was listening? In this episode, we dive deep into the story of Blind Bartimaeus and explore the power of calling on Jesus in our time of need. Despite the crowd's attempts to silence him, Bartimaeus cried out even louder and Jesus stopped for him.

Continuing with our series called "The Servant King," (A Study of the Gospel of Mark).... CH 10 verses 45-52 we see a stark contrast between the disciples and the crowd, particularly in how they relate to Jesus and his mission. The passage includes two significant parts: Jesus’ explanation of his purpose and the healing of Bartimaeus. Mark 10:45-52 contrasts a disciple's genuine faith with the crowd's superficial interest. The disciples, despite their misunderstandings, are called to embrace the radical way of serving and following Jesus. In contrast, the crowd is more interested in Jesus as a means to an end, without understanding the deeper, sacrificial nature of his mission. The healing of Bartimaeus becomes a symbol of the spiritual blindness of the crowd and the sight that comes with faith and discipleship. If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.

Up To Jerusalem - Teaching 2 Scripture - Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43, Luke 19:1-9 “Up to Jerusalem” are words used by several of the Gospel authors - this phrase is teleological, meaning it has evidence of design, purpose, and planning of the Heavenly Father.  And it shows the heart of Jesus as He steadfastly walks the route that leads to Jerusalem where He knows the coming events of betrayal suffering, crucifixion, and paying the full penalty for our sins against the Father.  Jesus was willing to take on all the filth of the human race. The feeling of many at the time of Jesus was that now that the Messiah is here - now everything will fall into place and the kingdom of God will  - after waiting and waiting centuries - finally be established on earth.   As a precursor to our story today, Pastor shares the controversy surrounding Jericho and the controversy of Jesus' appearance in Jericho along with a look at the geography and topography of Jericho. He shares archeological discoveries and information on the ancient city of Jericho, plus archeological evidence indicating the truth of scriptures and the timeline of the scriptures. The evidence is compelling. Pastor addresses the “discrepancies” in the verses we will explore today: Matthew 20:29-34 - two blind men and Jesus leaving Jericho Mark 10:46-52 - one blind man begging and Jesus leaving Jericho Luke 18:35-43 - one blind man begging and Jesus approaching Jericho. What accounts for the differences? Two blind men vs 1 one man and Jesus leaving Jericho vs approaching Jericho. Pastor poses an interesting answer that shows all three accounts to be true. Meaning there was 1 man, there was 2 men, Jesus was leaving and He was approaching! There is evidence pointing to TWO cities of Jericho during the New Testament times. One a rebuilding of the Old Testament Jericho and a thriving newly built Jericho. Pastor shares some great insights on this. One city was just a bit south and west of the other. If Jesus was leaving the older Jericho location He would have then been entering the newer, modern, bustling New Testament Jericho location. The authors were describing the story from different vantage points. Same story, just written from differing frames of reference.  Also, Mark and Matthew wrote for the Jewish audience and would have been more inclined to speak of ancient Jericho, whereas Luke's audience was gentile so Luke would probably focus on the newer more busy and active newer Jericho. How do we reconcile 1 or two blind men? As we read the story we see one is very vocal. So much so that the crowds try to shush him. Matthew noticed both men, but Mark and Luke noticed the vocal one, the one who kept calling to Jesus and would not stop. Mark 10:46-52: The outspoken one's name is Bartimaeus and he calls out to Jesus, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.” Bartimaeus' description of Jesus as the “Son of David” is a way for Bartimaeus to express that he understands who Jesus is, the Messiah. While Bartimaeus was physically blind, he had great spiritual sight in order to address Jesus in the way he did.  He could ”see” very clearly who Jesus was. When Jesus answers him, Bartimaeus tosses aside his cloak - a most valuable possession - and jumps to his feet going  to Jesus. “What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asks. “Rabbi, I want to see!” Bartimaeus answers. Jesus responds, “Go! Your faith has healed you!” And immediately Bartimaeus receives his sight and follows Jesus “Up to Jerusalem.” This is not simply an historical description of something that took place - it is a declaration that shows us that by faith we too are changed - forever changed - just like Bartimeaus.  Following the healing of Bartimaeus,,“Up to Jerusalem” continues in Luke 19:1-9. Jesus enters the newest Jericho and there he meets Zaccheaus, singles him out and goes to his house. Jesus continues to show us that He is concerned about us individually! Zaccheaus, like Bartimaeus, is transformed. Zaccheaus tells Jesus he will give away 1/2 of all his possessions and payback 4-fold anyone he cheated.  Zacchaeus is a transformed man because he met the Transformer, Jesus the Messiah.  Today's teaching ends with Jesus saying to Zacchaeus, “Today, Salvation has come to this house, for the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Salvation had indeed come! And that Salvation come to us, too, for Salvation is found is none other than Jesus.  Up to Jerusalem continues in Luke 19:11 where we read many in the crowd were thinking that the Kingdom of God was going to appear suddenly.  But Jesus knows the road to Victory is paved with His blood, and the road to the kingdom is a road of sacrifice.   Join us next time for the parable of the 10 minas - another controversial story! Our website –  https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01 Up to Jerusalem is a study of the final weeks of Jesus' ministry concluding with His resurrection and ascension, using the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John together with material from ancient sources and recent discoveries.  Up to Jerusalem is part four of our Two Year Study of the Gospels. Up To Jerusalem is the story of the plan of God to redeem the world, and the story of a Savior willing to obey the Father's plan. As we study Jesus' final days, we will be impacted as we discover the Love of God for each one of us.  This study is great for large group, small group or home group study and can be started at any time.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Monday morning, the 17th of February, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go to the Gospel of Matthew 24:35. Jesus said: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.”Jesus puts His word even above His name, the word of God, the power of the spoken word of God. What you say is what you get. What are you saying about yourself this morning, my dear friend? Do you remember that old cliché, “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me”? That is totally wrong. In fact, it's the other way around. If you have a broken bone it can be healed but words said in anger, words of death, are very, very hard to get rid of. You actually need prayer. Words are powerful. If we look at the Gospel of John 1:1, this is what it says: “In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.” Jesus has always been, from the beginning, Him, His Father and His Holy Spirit! I want to tell you a little story that happened yesterday. A senior gentleman, a very, very well-known man, came to see us. He said to me that he had a word from God that he was going to be healed when he came to Shalom. Now I want to clarify something here. This has got nothing to do with me, it has nothing to do with Shalom, it has everything to do with the spoken word of God. He was very persistent, he has been trying to get to see us for months, if not even longer, but he would not give up. It reminds me of Bartimaeus, the blind man, who was persistent. When everybody said, “Keep quiet”, he said, “No.” He shouted louder and the Word of God heard it and His name is Jesus, and He healed his blindness. This man's wife had told me he had been prayed for many, many times but nothing had happened. He arrived on the farm and he was walking with crutches. Very, very gingerly, he came into our office. He told me that he had a word from God that he was going to be healed today at Shalom. Folks, I was just a vessel, not a very good one either. I anointed him with oil, I prayed the prayer of faith. He gave his crutches to his wife and he walked out from this place, totally healed. Why? Because that man believed in the power of the spoken word of God. Today, go out and believe what Jesus said about you, and it will come to pass.God bless you and goodbye.

"What do you want me to do for you," Jesus asked the blind man. "I want to see!" he replies. Jesus will do the same for you! Because of his work in your life and the power of the cross, your eyes can be focused and clear. Listen in as Becky reads an imaginative story of Bartimaeus receiving his sight. The Season 6 podcast season works complimentary with the Don't Miss the Power devotional. Buy Don't Miss the Power on Amazon NOTE: Podcasts will be released once a week until Lent begins and then every MWF until Easter. Thanks for joining me! Becky

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Wednesday morning, the 12th of February, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go to the Gospel of Mark 10:51:”So Jesus answered and said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?“ The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.” Desperation causes us to step out in faith. Are you desperate for something this morning, my dear friend? Desperation is hopelessness. “There's no hope for me, Angus.” It's despair, anguish, agony, torment and misery. What is it that you are requiring for the Lord to do for you today? You need to ask Him. Jesus knew exactly what the situation was with that blind man. He was blind, he couldn't see and yet He asked him an interesting question. ”What do you want me to do for you?” I believe if he had said, ”Lord, I've got a sore back.” Jesus would have healed the sore back and he would have been led away blind. No, Bartimaeus was desperate. He knew he only had one chance. Jesus was passing by and he would never return on that road again. He wouldn't see Him again. “Lord, that I may receive my sight.” Many many years ago as a very new Christian in the Lord, we were experiencing a terrible drought on this farm, and as I'm talking there are many of you listening to this message who are experiencing a drought in your life. It might not be on the farm, it might be in the business, it might be in your marriage, it might be at school, it might be on the sports field. You might be lying in hospital. You are experiencing a drought. Today we need to do what Bartimaeus did. He called out to Jesus. He said, ”Oh Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.”That year, I remember distinctly making a deal with God. Now, I know, I know, you can't make a deal with God but I said, “Lord, if You pull me out of this drought so that I can repay all my debt, I will preach the Gospel until the day I die.” Well, the Lord pulled me out of the drought and you are listening to me at the moment. Yes, I'm keeping my side of the bargain. I'm preaching the Gospel.Today, call out to Jesus. Call out by faith and with all sincerity. My dear friend, He will answer your prayers because He loves you. Jesus bless you and goodbye

The story of Bartimaeus is loaded with some of the greatest insights in the Bible for receiving a miracle. Find out what they are in today's message. 

What happens when you choose to be fully present, not just physically, but mentally and spiritually? This episode promises to transform how you approach your everyday life by exploring the profound impact of living in the moment. We draw inspiration from the stories of Jesus, such as His time at the wedding in Cana and His life-changing encounter with Bartimaeus. These narratives serve as a backdrop to understanding how distractions, like social media and personal anxieties, can obstruct our connection with the divine. Discover how embracing the 'now' with Jesus can lead to more meaningful, distraction-free experiences.Moving further, the episode highlights the power of undivided attention through the story of Zacchaeus, shedding light on how Jesus' focus and love led to transformative change. We share personal challenges with staying mentally present and how a simple act, like buying flowers, can become a powerful reminder to cherish our loved ones. Through spontaneous moments with my family, I realize the fleeting nature of these opportunities and the need to engage fully in them. This discussion encourages introspection about how often we let stress and imaginary worries steal our attention from the moments that truly matter.Finally, we highlight the role of prayer in deepening our spiritual connections and the importance of vulnerability in our faith journeys. By sharing a heartfelt story we reflect on how being present can lead to answered prayers and deeper relationships. The episode invites listeners to reconnect with the Holy Spirit, urging them to embrace authenticity and let go of perfection. Through the story of Zacchaeus, we challenge you to take bold steps in your faith journey, recognizing the everyday miracles around us and appreciating the love and value bestowed by the Holy Spirit.Support the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.

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Send us a textThe touch of Jesus is life-changing, He touched the eyes of blind Bartimaeus and everything changed for him. When he touches your eyes, everything will change for you. You will see life in a way you never did before. So many people are walking in spiritual darkness today when they could be walking in spiritual light.Open up to the Lord and let Him give you sight like you never had before.

Bartimaeus shows us that we receive our vision through faith. Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you” (Luke 18:42 NIV). As Pastor Rick explains, to receive and maintain your vision, you must stay on the path with Jesus, like Bartimaeus did.

In these messages about Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, Pastor Rick talks about how to get your vision back when you can't see your way. Bartimaeus shows us that we receive our vision through faith. Jesus said to him, Receive your sight; your faith has healed you (Luke 18:42 NIV). As Pastor Rick explains, to receive and maintain your vision, you must stay on the path with Jesus, like Bartimaeus did. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

To regain your vision, take time to listen for God's call as you slow down and focus on him. Bartimaeus, a blind man, teaches us the importance of being clear with God about our desires. He simply said, “Lord, I want to see” (Luke 18:41 NIV). Jesus responded immediately, showing that sometimes, all it takes is a straightforward request and unwavering faith.

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