Mark 10:46 to 10:52 Jesus hears our cries for help and has the power to heal and open blind eyes. Learn about blind Bartimaeus calling out to Jesus outside Jericho. See how Jesus stopped, listened, and showed deep compassion. Trust that Jesus always hears our prayers when we ask for help. Near the sunny palm-city of Jericho, a blind man sat beside the dusty road wrapped in a cloak, begging for coins because he could not see. A Cry by the Roadside Outside the city of [Jericho](/bible/explorer/place/jericho), a blind man named Bartimaeus sat in the dust by the road. He could not see the blue sky, the green trees, or people's faces. Suddenly, he heard the sound of hundreds of footsteps shuffling by. He asked what was happening, and someone told him: "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by!" Son of David, Have Mercy on Me! Bartimaeus began to shout with all his might: "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Many people told him sternly: "Be quiet! Don't bother the Teacher!" But Bartimaeus shouted even louder: "Son of David, have mercy on me!" He believed with his whole heart that Jesus could help him. Your Faith Has Made You Well Jesus stopped in his tracks and said: "Call him." People told Bartimaeus: "Take heart! Get up; he is calling you." Throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Jesus asked: "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said: "Rabbi, let me recover my sight." Jesus said: "Go your way; your faith has made you well." Instantly, his eyes opened! He saw the kind face of Jesus and followed him with joy! And Jesus said to him, Go your way; your faith has made you well. And immediately he recovered his sight. Mark 10:52 What was the name of the blind man who sat begging outside Jericho? Bartimaeus Barnabas Peter Matthew Bartimaeus Mark 10:46 tells us his name was Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus. What did the people tell Bartimaeus to do when he called out to Jesus? They told him to be quiet They gave him a gold medal They carried him on their shoulders They threw him into the river They told him to be quiet Mark 10:48 says many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. What did Jesus say healed Bartimaeus? Your faith has made you well Your loud shouting Your new cloak Drinking medicine Your faith has made you well Jesus told him: "Go your way; your faith has made you well." Close your eyes tightly for twenty seconds to imagine life without sight, then open them and thank Jesus for your eyes and for hearing your prayers. Lord Jesus, thank you that you always stop to hear our cries for help. Thank you for your healing touch and for giving sight to Bartimaeus. Open the eyes of my heart to see your love and follow you every day. In your holy name, Amen. Why didn't Bartimaeus stop calling out even when other people told him to be quiet? How does it comfort you to know that Jesus stops to listen to your prayers? Children learn that Jesus hears our persistent prayers with compassion and has divine power to heal and transform lives. Have children close their eyes and try to guess what classroom item you are holding just by listening to the sound. Explain how Bartimaeus heard Jesus passing by! Why did Bartimaeus throw off his cloak? A blind beggar's cloak was his most valuable possession used to collect coins. By throwing it off, he showed he was confident Jesus would heal him! 5 min Hook & Sound Guess, 10 min Story, 8 min Memory Verse Tiles, 7 min Quiz