Part of our book chapter reprint series, this article originally appeared in The Temple: Plates, Patterns, & Patriarchs, edited by Stephen D. Ricks and Jeffrey M. Bradshaw. For more information, go to https://interpreterfoundation.org/books/the-temple-plates-patterns-patriarchs/. For video and audio recording of this conference talk, go to https://interpreterfoundation.org/conferences/2022-temple-on-mount-zion-conference/videos/kraus/.
“Various opinions have been offered over the years regarding the last miracle in Mark’s Gospel. As Jesus is leaving Jericho for His final moments in Jerusalem, a large crowd follows Him. They pass by a blind beggar who, upon learning that it is the Lord, calls out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Mark 10:47). The crowd attempts to silence him, but Bartimaeus calls louder. Having obtained the attention of Jesus, he is able to approach the Lord and requests to see again. Jesus heals him, and Bartimaeus follows Christ “on the way” (Mark 10:52).”
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