Bartimaeus Following Christ

I. He Followed out of Devotion to Jesus
a) Because Jesus had pitied him
b) Because Jesus had made him whole
c) Because he recognised Christ's claim on life

II. He Followed as He Desired the Presence of Jesus
a) He Sought the presence of one he loved
b) He only had eyes for Christ

III. He Followed as He Longed to Learn From Jesus
a) He had much to learn
b) He followed Christ in the way

IV. He Followed as He Desired to Bear Witness to Jesus
a) His was a Joyful witness
b) His was a God-centred Witness