Lesson kit: Bartimaeus, the Blind Man Who Didn't Give Up

Lesson aim

Jesus listens to those who call on him in faith, and whoever is healed by Jesus wants to follow him.

Key verse

“Blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road.” Mark 10:46

Lesson plan

1. 1

   Welcome · 5 minutes

   Greet the children, sing a song they know and say a short prayer.

2. 2

   The story · 10 minutes

   Tell the story with the illustrations on the big screen or by reading it aloud, page by page.

   Open on the big screen →
3. 3

   Talk · 10 minutes

   Ask the questions below and let the children answer in their own words.

4. 4

   Activity · 10 minutes

   Hand out the printed sheet: each child draws their favourite scene and practises the verse.

5. 5

   Closing prayer · 2 minutes

   Close by thanking God for what you learned today. Jesus listens to those who call on him in faith, and whoever is healed by Jesus wants to follow him.

Discussion questions

1. Why did people tell Bartimaeus to be quiet?
2. What did Bartimaeus ask Jesus for?
3. What would you like to tell or ask Jesus today?

Summary for the teacher

Bartimaeus, a blind man who begged by the roadside near Jericho, heard that Jesus was passing by and shouted for mercy. Many told him to be quiet, but he shouted even louder. Jesus stopped, had him called, and asked what he wanted. Bartimaeus asked to see. Jesus said his faith had made him well; at once Bartimaeus could see, and he followed Jesus on the way.