Consistent Daily Bible Reading

Lessons From Blind Bartimaeus

Persistent Faith:

Bartimaeus was persistent in his desire for Jesus, crying out to Him despite being silenced by others.

Overcoming Obstacles:

He refused to let the crowd or his blindness stop him from pursuing Jesus

Bold Action:

Bartimaeus demonstrated his belief by throwing aside his cloak, and jumping up to meet Jesus.

Speak Your Needs to God:

Jesus asked Bartimaeus what he wanted, showing that we should be specific in our prayers and voice our faith to God.

Focus on God, Not the Crowd:

Bartimaeus understood that Jesus's attention mattered more than anyone else's. He ignored the negative voices of the crowd to focus on his encounter with Jesus.

Gratitude in Action:

When he received his sight, Bartimaeus immediately praised God and then began to follow Jesus showing that true transformation leads to discipleship.

Bible Reading: Luke 18:10-14

10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.

12 I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’

13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’

14 “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted