Monday Lunch Bible Study – 19 October 2015 – This week, Bible study is on hiatus, but you will find the reading and some reflection questions below! Take a look!
Mark 10:46-52
46 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” 50 So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51 Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” 52 Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.
Reflection
What parts of this story catch your attention?
What does blindness mean for Bartimaeus? What does blindness mean for us?
What do you make of the bystanders who try to silence Bartimaeus, then tell him Jesus is calling?
The title “Son of David” shows who Bartimaeus’ believes Jesus to be. What do you say or do that shows who you believe Jesus to be?
What kind of healing do you seek?
How can our faith make us well?