The Cross of Jesus represents man's final and full outrage of wickedness against the God of heaven. Nothing man had ever done before came close to the torture, hatred, rejection, and crucifixion he inflicted upon Jesus Christ the Son of God. In Ephesians chapter 2 verse 16 this rejection of God becomes in the plans of God the means of our reconciliation. Here for humanity is our light in a very dark place. In Mark chapter 10 blind Bartimaeus sees this light. In Jericho, the place of the curse, defiled Bartimaeus gets a glimpse of hope and help in the Son of God. He had heard all about Jesus and despite the discouragement of the crowds cried, 'Jesus though son of David have mercy on me.' It was faith that empowered Bartimaeus to cast away his garments and turn in faith to Jesus.
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Dr J Stewart Gillespie
Bridgend Gospel Hall New Cumnock