Understanding Bartimaeus

Who was Bartimaeus?

• A disciple of Jesus

• A blind man who begged by the roadside

• A Roman soldier

• A teacher in Jericho

What does the name Bartimaeus mean?

• Son of God

• Son of Timaeus

• Son of David

• Son of Nazareth

What did Bartimaeus shout when he heard Jesus was passing by?

• “Jesus, help me!”

• “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

• “Jesus, I am blind!”

• “Jesus, save me from my enemies!”

How did the crowd respond to Bartimaeus shouting?

• They cheered him on

• They rebuked him and told him to be quiet

• They helped him get to Jesus

• They ignored him

What did Jesus say when He heard Bartimaeus?

• “Go away, I am busy.”

• “Call him.”

• “Why are you shouting?”

• “You should have faith.”

What did Bartimaeus do when Jesus called him?

• He hesitated and stayed seated

• He threw his cloak aside and jumped to his feet

• He asked someone to carry him

• He remained silent

What did Jesus ask Bartimaeus?

• “Why are you shouting?”

• “What do you want me to do for you?”

• “Do you believe in Me?”

• “Why are you begging here?”

What did Bartimaeus request from Jesus?

• Money

• Food

• To see again

• To have a new cloak

How did Jesus heal Bartimaeus?

• By giving him medicine

• By telling him his faith had healed him

• By touching his eyes

• By asking the crowd to pray for him

What did Bartimaeus do after being healed?

• He returned to begging

• He followed Jesus along the road

• He went home and rested

• He told the crowd to leave him alone