A Miracle of Mercy - Part 2 (Mark 10:46-52)
Bob Schultz, September 7, 2014Part of the Gospel of Mark series, preached at a Sunday Morning service
This week we continue our study in Mark by looking at 10:46-52 as the Bible illustrates the type of people that God hears and saves. On first reading, it looks simply like another miracle of Jesus, but as we go deeper, we find that the spiritual healing of the man’s soul was even more important than the physical healing of his eyes. Theologians have often called this an example of pre-cross conversion. In addition, we discover again a recurring theme in Mark’s gospel—the compassion of Jesus related to those in need. May we all cry out today for mercy concerning our greatest need.
Mark 10:46–52 (Listen)
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.
(ESV)
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