Side 1
Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a large crowd.
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Bartimaeus
Encountering Jesus follows people whose ordinary days changed when Jesus came near: fishermen, outsiders, mourners, friends, and seekers learning what welcome, healing, and discipleship look like.
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Scripture: Mark 10:46-52
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Bartimaeus Follows Jesus
Each section is paired with the matching face from the story sheet. Read the six sections as one short story.
Side 2
Blind Bartimaeus sat begging beside the road.
Side 3
He heard it was Jesus. He shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Many told him to be quiet, but he shouted louder.
Side 4
Jesus stopped. "Call him." They said, "Take courage! Get up! He's calling you!"
Side 5
Bartimaeus threw off his cloak, jumped up, and came to Jesus.
Side 6
"What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked. "Teacher, I want to see." "Go. Your faith has made you well." Immediately he could see and followed Jesus along the road.
Scripture anchor: Mark 10:46-52
Key verse / Mark 10:52
Jesus said to him, "Go your way. Your faith has made you well." Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the way.