Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for January 15, 2017

“Blind Man’s Cry” Mark 10:46-52 Bible Study 01/15/17

This morning we turn our attention to the final healing miracle recorded in Mark’s gospel. It is also the only healing miracle in Mark which includes the proper name of the one healed. As Jesus makes his way to Jerusalem and His divinely-appointed cross, we see His care for the individual and, specifically, the marginalized individual.

I. Look at the Setting

-final healing miracle recorded in Mark
-more than one blind man in this story (review Mark 8-10)
-from Jericho to Jerusalem (Mark 10:45)

II. Observe the Blind Beggar

-Bartimaeus: “Son of Honor”
-sitting by the roadside
-heard that it was Jesus

III. Hear the Blind Beggar’s Cry and the Crowd’s Response

-Son of David
-mercy
-the crowd’s rebuke
-the cry continues

IV. Notice that Jesus Stops and Speaks

-call him
-throwing off his cloak
-the question and response
-your faith has saved you
-immediately…recovered…followed him on the way

V. So What?

-The blind see when they come to Jesus and cry for mercy.
-In what ways do I presently promote or hinder gospel advancement?
-“Jesus will never be a reality to you until He becomes a necessity for you.” (A. Begg)
-“…Mercy there was great, and grace was free; Pardon there was multiplied to me….” (D. Towner)
-“Pass me not, O Gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by.” (F. Crosby)