Faith That Brings Change and Miracles

Mark 10:46-52, NIV

46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging.
47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.”
50 Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”
52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

Introduction: the overall story.

1. Faith comes from hearing.
1) The beggar Bartimaeus heard about Jesus’ ministry many times and had steadfast faith in Him (Ro 10:17; Mt 11:5).
2) Opportunities that come when you believe ??Jesus came to Jericho (Mk 10:46;
Pr 8:17).

2. The prayer of crying out.
1) Desperately crying out (Mk 10:47).
2) Disturbance from people, interference from the devil (Mk 10:48).
3) Obstinately crying out (Jer 29:13; Mt 7:7-8).

3. The faith that Jesus saw.
1) Receiving the call of Jesus (Mk 10:49).
2) Threw his cloak aside (Mk 10:50).
① Wearing the clothes of a privileged beggar.
② The greatest possession he had.
3) Clothes he regarded with affection.
4) Our old self that we must take off.
① Sin.
② Greed.
③ Sick moral squalor.
④ Resentment, complaints, blame, and a negative life.
⑤ A life that casts out the world and the devil (Eph 4:22-24).

4. Faith is being sure of what we hope for.
1) What do you want me to do for you? (Mk 10:51).
2) Clearly state your goals and dreams (Ro 10:10).
3) It will be done just as you believed (Mk 11:24; Mt 8:13).

5. A changed life.
1) Leaving Jericho and our old life.
2) A life that follows Jesus (Mk 10:52; 2Co 5:17).
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Conclusion: You can experience a true miracle of faith and be changed?only when you meet Jesus.