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The Third lesson from Bartimaeus: Take Heart – the Power of Recognition and Compassion

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.” Mark 10:49 In our story on Bartimaeus, when Jesus acknowledges and calls him out, the … Continue reading

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Lesson from Bartimaeus: Bold Faith, Throw off your Cloak

So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 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.” Mark 10:50 … Continue reading

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Lesson from Bartimaeus: Do not follow the crowd

Mark 10:46-52 tells the story of Bartimaeus who was blind.  He heard Jesus passing and wanted to be healed. He called out but he was shushed by those around him. He shouted louder. Jesus heard him and called him. The … Continue reading

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