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Bartimaeus, the Blind Man Who Didn't Give Up
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Bartimaeus, the Blind Man Who Didn't Give Up

Mark 10:46-52

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Story summary

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.

Where it is in the Bible: Mark 10:46-52

Lesson for kids

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

Questions to talk about as a family

After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.

  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?

The full story: Bartimaeus, the Blind Man Who Didn't Give Up

Part 1

On the road out of the city of Jericho, a blind man named Bartimaeus sat by the roadside. He couldn't work, so he begged from the people passing by.

One day he heard the noise of a crowd coming. Who could it be?

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

Part 2

When Bartimaeus found out that it was Jesus passing by, he started to shout very loudly.

Many people told him to be quiet. But Bartimaeus didn't give up: he shouted even louder!

Bartimaeus to Jesus: Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!

Part 3

Jesus stopped and asked for Bartimaeus to be called. The people said to him: "Cheer up! Get up. He is calling you!"

Bartimaeus threw off his cloak, jumped up, and came to Jesus. Jesus asked: "What do you want me to do for you?"

Bartimaeus to Jesus: Rabboni, that I may see again.

Part 4

Right away, Bartimaeus's eyes were opened! He saw the colors, the people, and the face of Jesus.

And Bartimaeus didn't go back to the roadside: he followed Jesus.

Bartimaeus teaches us to talk to Jesus even when others tell us to be quiet. Jesus always stops to listen to whoever calls him!

"Jesus said to him, 'Go your way. Your faith has made you well.' Immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus on the way." — Mark 10:52