Sermon: Bartimaeus–the Faithful One who Sees – Mark 10:35-52, Joshua 6:20
May 12, 2021
Bartimaeus turns out to be a prophet. He was the first one to say publicly that Jesus was the son of David. And now he will witness the son of David suffering and dying on a cross. Jesus healed many people, there are many stories of healing. But Bartimaeus is the only healed person who is named; it’s the last healing that Jesus performs. There are different characters and groups in the story. Bartimaeus, Jesus, the crowd. Who do you identify with in this story?
I am a Mennonite pastor currently teaching theology at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario. I’ve served congregations in Ontario and most recently, Alberta.