CASTING AWAY THE GARMENTS OF SIN

Text: Mark 10:46-52 (V.50)

Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large
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crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son
of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it
was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy
on me!”

Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more,
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“Son of David, have mercy on me!”

49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”

So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling
you.” 50 Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.

The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”

52“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his
sight and followed Jesus along the road.
Introduction:
A. Jesus passing through Jericho for the last time.
B. He is on His way to Jerusalem and to the Cross.
C. A blind man received his sight.

I. WHO THIS BLIND MAN WAS. (Verse 46)

A. Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus.
B. A beggar.
C. A picture of a lost sinner.

1. Born in sin.
(Psalm 51:5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my
mother conceive me.); (Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and
come short of the glory of God)
2. Blind spiritually. (2 Corinthians 4:3,4 But if our gospel be hid,
it is hid to them that are lost: 4In whom the god of this world
hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of
the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should
shine unto them.)

3. Unable to save himself.

(Eph. 2:1,8,9 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in
trespasses and sins; 8For by grace are ye saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works,
lest any man should boast. )

II. THE PERSON HE MET. (Verse 47)

A. Jesus of Nazareth!
B. A cry for mercy.
C. See his persistence...
D. And Jesus stood still.
E. Jesus called for him to come.
F. He is still calling sinners.
(Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy
laden, and I will give you rest)

III. WHAT HE DID. (Verse 50)

A. Cast away his garment. (Genesis 35:2 2Then Jacob said unto
his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the
strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your
garments:)
B. Repentance is necessary. (Luke 13:5 I tell you, Nay: but,
except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.); Acts 20:21
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance
toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.)
C. He rose and came to Jesus.

IV. WHAT HE RECEIVED. (Verse 51)

A. What wilt thou that I should do unto you?
B. Lord, that I might receive my sight.
C. Immediately His blind eyes were opened.
D. He followed Jesus in the way. (2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if
any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed
away; behold, all things are become new.)

Conclusion:
A. What Jesus did for Bartimaeus, He will do for you!
B. Jesus is calling for you today.
C. Come without delay.