Following the Son of David

Jesus' Fulfillment of Scripture
Jesus and the Davidic Covenant
Son of David

Mark 10:46-52

The Message

^46-48 They spent some time in Jericho. As Jesus was leaving town, trailed by his disciples and a parade of people, a blind beggar by the name of Bartimaeus, son of Timaeus, was sitting alongside the road. When he heard that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by, he began to cry out, “Son of David, Jesus! Mercy, have mercy on me!” Many tried to hush him up, but he yelled all the louder, “Son of David! Mercy, have mercy on me!”

^49-50 Jesus stopped in his tracks. “Call him over.”
They called him. “It’s your lucky day! Get up! He’s calling you to come!” Throwing off his coat, he was on his feet at once and came to Jesus.
⁵¹ Jesus said, “What can I do for you?”
The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”
⁵² “On your way,” said Jesus. “Your faith has saved and healed you.”
In that very instant he recovered his sight and followed Jesus down the road.

 
For Reflection

Christianity  encounters modern culture.  Christianity engages us in a life journey that requires faith hope and confidence in the promise of God. Through Jesus Christ, the faithful will heal the world.

 

Pray

for peace.  Pray for those who are suffering the domination of others that they will find peace.  Pray for those who terrorize that they may displace their search for material power with a search for truth, compassion and justice.