Sermon 137

📖 Sermon 137 – The Healing of Blind Bartimaeus

Date: [no date given]
Text: Luke 18:35–43

Introduction

As Jesus approaches Jericho, a blind beggar cries out persistently for mercy. Though others attempt to silence him, he cries all the more. Jesus stops, calls him, and restores his sight. The account reveals the power of persistent faith and the compassion of Christ.

I. The Blind Man’s Condition

A. He sat by the wayside begging
Helpless, dependent, overlooked.

B. He hears the multitude passing by
His heart awakens with hope.

C. He asks who is approaching
“Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.” A moment of opportunity.

II. His Cry for Mercy

A. “Jesus, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me!”
A confession of Christ’s Messiahship.

B. The people rebuke him
They seek to silence the needy.

C. He cries so much the more
True faith refuses to be discouraged.

III. Christ’s Compassionate Response

A. Jesus stands still
The cry of faith arrests the Savior.

B. “Bring him to Me”
Christ calls him personally.

C. “What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee?”
An invitation to express desire.

D. “Lord, that I may receive my sight”

E. “Receive thy sight; thy faith hath saved thee”
Physical and spiritual healing granted.

IV. The Resulting Praise

A. He followed Jesus
Healing leads to discipleship.

B. He glorified God
Gratitude bursts forth in praise.

C. All the people, seeing it, gave praise
A testimony to Christ’s divine power.

Conclusion

Blind Bartimaeus teaches us that earnest, humble, persistent prayer will never be ignored by the Lord. Christ delights to hear the cry for mercy and to save those who trust in Him. Let us call upon Him with the same determination, for He is mighty to save.