Jesus Heals a Blind Man
Context
As Jesus approached Jericho, a crowd gathered around him. Among them was a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, who had been blind from birth. Bartimaeus knew that Jesus was a healer and that he had power over many diseases.
The Healing
Bartimaeus heard the crowd and asked what was happening. When he was told that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" The crowd rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he only shouted louder. Jesus heard Bartimaeus' cries and stopped. He asked the crowd to bring the blind man to him. Bartimaeus was brought to Jesus, and Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" Bartimaeus said, "Lord, I want to see." Jesus said, "Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you." Immediately, Bartimaeus' sight was restored, and he began to follow Jesus.
Significance
The healing of Bartimaeus is a powerful story of faith and healing. It shows that Jesus has power over all diseases, even those that seem incurable. It also teaches us that faith can bring about miracles in our lives.
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