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What was Bartimaeus's initial request to Jesus?
What was Bartimaeus's initial request to Jesus?
- To be forgiven for his sins.
- To see again. (correct)
- To be financially supported.
- To be given a new place to live.
How did the community view blindness?
How did the community view blindness?
- As a mark of social status.
- As a sign of intelligence.
- As a punishment from God. (correct)
- As a natural physical ailment.
What was the first thing Bartimaeus saw after being healed?
What was the first thing Bartimaeus saw after being healed?
- The city in the distance.
- Jesus smiling at him. (correct)
- His own reflection.
- The sky above.
What did Bartimaeus do after being healed?
What did Bartimaeus do after being healed?
What led Bartimaeus to call out to Jesus?
What led Bartimaeus to call out to Jesus?
What was Bartimaeus doing when he first encountered Jesus?
What was Bartimaeus doing when he first encountered Jesus?
Why were people curious about Jesus as he was traveling to Jericho?
Why were people curious about Jesus as he was traveling to Jericho?
What belief about blindness was common in Bartimaeus's time and culture?
What belief about blindness was common in Bartimaeus's time and culture?
How did Bartimaeus react to hearing that Jesus was approaching?
How did Bartimaeus react to hearing that Jesus was approaching?
What did the people with Jesus do when Bartimaeus started yelling?
What did the people with Jesus do when Bartimaeus started yelling?
What did Jesus do when he heard Bartimaeus calling to him?
What did Jesus do when he heard Bartimaeus calling to him?
How did the people near Bartimaeus react to Jesus asking for him?
How did the people near Bartimaeus react to Jesus asking for him?
What does the passage suggest about Bartimaeus's character?
What does the passage suggest about Bartimaeus's character?
Flashcards
Alms
Alms
The act of giving money or goods to the poor or needy.
Curse from God
Curse from God
A punishment from God for sin, often seen as the cause of misfortune and suffering.
Heal someone's blindness
Heal someone's blindness
The act of restoring someone's sight; making someone who was blind able to see.
Blind
Blind
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Messiah/Son of David
Messiah/Son of David
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Blindness as a curse
Blindness as a curse
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Gaining sight
Gaining sight
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Begging
Begging
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Life-changing event
Life-changing event
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Irritated
Irritated
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Deaf
Deaf
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Sight
Sight
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Seeing
Seeing
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Study Notes
Jesus's Journey to Jerusalem
- A large crowd followed Jesus as He traveled to Jerusalem.
- People were intrigued by Jesus and wanted to see Him.
- Jesus taught as He walked along the road.
Bartimaeus, the Blind Man
- Bartimaeus sat by the road in Jericho, begging.
- Blindness was seen by many as a divine punishment.
- He longed for sight.
- Bartimaeus regularly cried, "Help the blind! Please have mercy on the blind!"
The Encounter with Jesus
- A commotion arose, as people learned Jesus was nearby.
- Bartimaeus, hearing the news, called out to Jesus.
- People nearby scolded him to be quiet.
- Jesus stopped and called Bartimaeus to come to Him.
- Encouraged by others, Bartimaeus obeyed.
Jesus Heals Bartimaeus
- Jesus asked Bartimaeus, "What do you want me to do for you?"
- Bartimaeus replied, "Teacher, I want to see again."
- Jesus said, "Go. You are healed because you believed."
- Bartimaeus immediately received his sight.
- He saw Jesus smiling at him.
Results and Impact
- Bartimaeus's life was transformed.
- He followed Jesus, thankful to God.
- Bartimaeus left his spot begging by the road.
- He was no longer burdened by the thought God had cursed him.
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Explore the story of Bartimaeus, the blind man who encountered Jesus on His journey to Jerusalem. This quiz covers the events leading up to Bartimaeus's healing and the significance of his faith. Test your knowledge of this powerful biblical narrative.
