Jesus, Responsive Advocate

Mark 10:46-52

Mark 10:46-52 (NRSV): The Healing of Blind Bartimaeus

46 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” 50 So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51 Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” 52 Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

Queries:

What is powerful to me about the encounter between Jesus and Bartimaeus?

How does Love show up in this story? Who expresses Love and how to do they express it? Who gives? Who receives? What do they give and what do they receive?

How have I advocated for myself or for another person? How am I feeling led to grow in my advocacy for myself or others?