Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” [46] And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. [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] And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” [49] And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart. Get up; he is calling you.” [50] And throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. [51] And Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man said to him, “Rabbi, let me recover my sight.” [52] And Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him on the way.

Jesus on Mission v 45

Jericho- Final stop on the way to Jerusalem

Disciples are Bothered Again

A Blind Man Meets the Light of the World

A Passionate Theologian

Persistence Pays Off

A Familiar Question: “What do you want me to do for you? V36

A blind man set free immediately follows

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