The Biblical Illustrator - Mark 10:46-52
Mark 10:46-52Blind Bartimeus. Observations on the narrative of blind BartimeusI. Observe how singularly is the providential goodness of God displayed in the direction of the events leading to this interview. The blind man takes his place by the roadside, not to meet with Jesus or anyone else whom might restore his sight, but merely to procure from the uncertain compassion of travellers a small pittance that should serve to prolong his weary existence. Just at this juncture Jesus, having left... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Mark 10:1-52
Mark 10:2 . The pharisees came and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? This was a net artfully spread, to entangle the Saviour’s feet. Had he said no, they would have accused him of teaching doctrines contrary to the law of Moses. Had he said yea, they would then have charged him as guilty of cruelty. Thus, like Ezekiel, the Saviour exercised his ministry among scorpions. A woman repudiated for mere dislike, groans beneath a load of wrongs. She went to the altar in... read more