Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus Introduction
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Hello children! It's Mark, Jesus' friend. I'd like to tell you how Jesus healed a blind man called Bartimaeus. I remember that day so clearly, as if it just happened! We were walking out of a town called Jericho,. It was a busy city with dusty roads and many people.
The sun was warm on our faces, and the air was filled with the sounds of people talking and walking, their sandals shuffling on the ground. Many people were with Jesus, following Him, hoping to hear His kind words or see one of His amazing miracles.
Blind Bartimaeus sat by the roadside
As we walked along the road, I saw a man sitting by the side. He was blind, so he couldn't see the bright sun or the faces of the people passing by. People who couldn't see often sat by the roadside. They would hold out little cloth bags, hoping that kind folks would drop a few coins inside. This money would help them to buy a little bread or some fish for their meal.
This man's name was Bartimaeus. He wore a simple tunic, just like many of us. The tunic was a long shirt that reached down to his ankles. His cloak, which he used to keep warm at night, was wrapped around him.
Bartimaeus began to call out to Jesus
Suddenly, Bartimaeus heard the sound of many, many footsteps. He listened intently as the voices became louder. He asked someone, "What's all this noise?" The person replied, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by!"
Oh, how Bartimaeus must have felt! His heart must have jumped with hope! He started to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" He shouted with all his might, his voice cutting through the sounds of the crowd.
The people told Bartimaeus to keep quiet
It seemed to me that everyone around him tried to quiet him down. "Shhh! Be quiet, Bartimaeus! Don't bother Jesus!" they whispered and grumbled. But Bartimaeus didn't stop. He shouted even louder, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" He wanted Jesus to hear him more than anything!
And then, something wonderful happened. Jesus, who was walking right in front of us, stopped! He turned and looked towards the sound of Bartimaeus's voice. He didn't become annoyed; He just stopped and said, "Call him."
Bartimaeus went to Jesus when the Lord sent for him
Some of the people who had told Bartimaeus to be quiet now went to him and said, "Cheer up! Get up! Jesus is calling you!"
I watched as Bartimaeus, with excitement, quickly threw off his cloak. It was like he didn't even need it anymore because he knew something good was about to happen! He jumped up and came quickly to Jesus.
Jesus looked at him with such kind eyes and asked, "What do you want me to do for you?" Bartimaeus, his voice full of hope, said, "Lord, I want to see!"
Jesus said something amazing. He said, "Go, your faith has healed you." And just like that, right before my eyes, Bartimaeus could see! His eyes, which had been dark, could now see the bright sun, the dusty road, and the faces of all the people around him!
It was truly a miracle! Bartimaeus was so happy. He didn't just walk away; he followed Jesus right there on the road, seeing everything for the very first time. It showed us all that Jesus is full of love and power, and He cares for everyone, especially those who call out to Him with all their hearts.