Food For Your Soul

Bartimaeus is the only person Jesus healed who is named on the pages of Scripture. Why is it so important that we know his name and his father's name? The answer will turn your world upside-down (or more accurately, right-side up)! As Jesus leaves Jericho on His way to the cross, a desperate cry breaks through the noise: "Son of David, have mercy on me!" While others try to silence him, Bartimaeus persists—and what follows is far more than a miracle. This passage reveals the true nature of spiritual insight, the upside-down reality of biblical greatness, and the kind of faith that stops Jesus in His tracks. Why is Bartimaeus named? What does his title "Son of Honor" mean? If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and