Bro. Tim Baker
First Baptist Church Festus/Crystal City
November 22, 2009

The service from last week (Nov 15) is coming soon!


35 As Jesus was approaching Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging. 36 Now hearing a crowd going by, he began to inquire what this was. 37 They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38 And he called out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40 And Jesus stopped and commanded that he be brought to Him; and when he came near, He questioned him, 41 “What do you want Me to do for you?” And he said, “Lord, I want to regain my sight!” 42 And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.”  43 Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him, glorifying God; and when all the people saw it, they gave praise to God.

NASU

  1. Hope in the Good News that others bring
    1. Good news is declared through:
      1. People communicating the truth of Jesus Christ.  18.36
      2. People letting others know He is present.  18.38
  1. We need to be messengers that:
    1. Understand that is our responsibility to participate and not just proclaim.  18.39
    2. Are compassionate and not condescending.
    3. Communicates the truth in a way that will be conducive for response.
  1. Hope in the great opportunities of seeing Jesus
  1. Jesus has the desire to share!  18.41a
    1. What do you want me to do for you?
    2. Christ wants to know what you need for Him to do within your life!
    3. Jesus has the power to heal!
      1. Lord I want to regain my sight!  18.41b
      2. He specifically asked Christ to do what was impossible; yet, he realized Christ had the power to perform that which he asked.
      3. Only Jesus Christ has the power to save you from hell!
    4. Jesus has the willingness to perform the impossible!
      1. He immediately regained His sight.  18.42a, 43a
      2. He also was saved through faith.
      3. A relationship with Christ is given through the evidence of
        1. Following Him
        2. Telling others
        3. Praising God
  1. Hope in receiving the most precious gift from Jesus
    1. Bartimaeus responded to the truth.
    2. Bartimaeus reached out for help.
    3. Bartimaeus received a precious gift