As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Jan 4, 2022 · The story of Blind Bartimaeus occurs in the Gospel of Mark and concerns the healing of a blind beggar called Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus. A parallel account mentions two blind men (Matthew 20:30), but Mark focuses on the …

The Gospel of Mark tells of the curing of a blind beggar named Bartimaeus (literally "Son of Timaeus"). He is one of the few recipients of healing whose names evangelists let us know.

Sep 27, 2022 · Jesus Heals Bartimaeus: Bible Story. Bartimaeus was a blind beggar who called out to Jesus for mercy and healing. The faith of Bartimaeus is seen in how he addresses Jesus as the Son of God. While the crowd tells the blind man to be quiet, Bartimaeus just became louder!

Bartimaeus was son of Timaeus, one of the two blind beggars of Jericho ( Mark 10:46; Matthew 20:30). His blindness was miraculously cured on the ground of his faith.

Jun 24, 2024 · Bartimaeus’ story is more than a tale of physical healing; it is a narrative of restored dignity, newfound community, and transformative discipleship. It challenges us to consider our own moments of spiritual blindness and the ways we might call out to Jesus in desperation and hope.

Oct 24, 2024 · Here are seven main points about the great story of Bartimaeus the blind beggar and the rest of the readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B —taken from my podcast episode on the subject and “This Sunday” pieces from 2021 and 2018.