In this episode of Bible Bytes, we delve into the inspiring story of Bartimaeus, a blind man whose unwavering faith and persistence led to his miraculous healing by Jesus. As Jesus passed through Jericho, Bartimaeus cried out for mercy, recognizing Jesus as the Messiah by calling him the “Son of David.” Despite the crowd’s attempts to silence him, Bartimaeus persisted, demonstrating a faith that would not be silenced. Jesus responded to his cries, healed him, and affirmed that it was his faith that made him well. This story, recorded in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, teaches us about the power of faith, the importance of persistence, and Jesus’ compassion for those who earnestly seek him.
We explore four key takeaways from Bartimaeus’ story: the necessity of persistent faith, the assurance that Jesus hears those who seek him, the call to action that faith demands, and the transformation that leads to discipleship. Bartimaeus’ immediate response to follow Jesus and glorify God serves as a testament to the transformative power of faith. As we reflect on this story, we are encouraged to examine our own faith, seek Jesus with boldness, and respond to his work in our lives with gratitude and commitment. Join us as we pray for guidance and strength to persist in faith, trusting in Jesus’ mercy and love.
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Speaker 1: We gather here today with open hearts and minds To grow in faith and truth
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Speaker 1: In every word we find the pages of the word alive and full of grace Inspiring faith with him as we seek his face Bible
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Speaker 1: Bible bites In starting take one bite at a time with every verse we fight.
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Speaker 2: Welcome to Bible Bites, the podcast where we work to inspire faith one bite at a time.
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Speaker 2: I’m your host.
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Speaker 2: Randy Black.
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Speaker 2: The story of Bartimaeus is a powerful example of faith, persistence, and the mercy of Jesus
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Speaker 2: As Jesus was passing through Jericho, a blind man named Bartimaeus cried out for healing.
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Speaker 2: Though the crowd tried to silence him, he persisted.
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Speaker 2: calling upon Jesus as the Son of David, a title recognizing his messianic authority.
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Speaker 2: Jesus stopped, called him forward, and healed him, saying, Your faith has made you well
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Speaker 2: This account recorded in Matthew, Mark, and Luke teaches us about the importance of unwavering faith and how Jesus responds to those who seek him earnestly.
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Speaker 2: As we do each and every episode, let’s open up our study of the Word with a word of prayer.
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Speaker 2: Heavenly Father.
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Speaker 2: We thank you for your word, which guides and strengthens us.
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Speaker 2: As we study the story of Bartimaeus,
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Speaker 2: Open our hearts and minds to understand the power of faith and of persistence.
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Speaker 2: Help us to trust in you even when obstacles stand in our way.
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Speaker 2: May we learn to call upon you with confidence, knowing that you hear and answer according to your will.
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Speaker 2: In the name of your Son Jesus, we pray.
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Speaker 2: Amen.
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Speaker 3: Matthew chapter twenty, verses thirty through thirty-four.
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Speaker 3: And two people who were blind, sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, Lord have mercy on us, son of David.
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Speaker 3: But the crowd sternly warned them to be quiet, yet they cried out all the more.
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Speaker 3: Lord have mercy on us, son of David.
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Speaker 3: And Jesus stopped and called them and said, What do you want me to do for you?
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Speaker 3: They said to him, Lord, we want our eyes to be opened.
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Speaker 3: Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and immediately they regained their sight and followed him.
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Speaker 3: Mark chapter 10, verses 46-52.
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Speaker 3: Then they came to Jericho, and later as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road.
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Speaker 3: And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry.
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Speaker 3: Cry out and say, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.
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Speaker 3: Many were sternly telling him to be quiet, but he kept crying out all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me.
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Speaker 3: And Jesus stopped and said, Call him here.
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Speaker 3: So they called the man who was blind.
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Speaker 3: Saying to him, Take courage, stand up.
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Speaker 3: He is calling for you.
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Speaker 3: And throwing off his cloak, he jumped up and came to Jesus.
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Speaker 3: And replying to him, Jesus said, What do you want me to do for you?
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Speaker 3: And the man who was blind said to him, Rabboni, I want to regain my sight.
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Speaker 3: And Jesus said to him, Go, your faith has made you well.
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Speaker 3: And immediately he regained his sight and began following him on the road.
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Speaker 3: Luke chapter 18, verses 35 through 43.
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Speaker 3: Now as Jesus was approaching Jericho, a man who was blind was sitting by the road begging.
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Speaker 3: But when he heard a crowd going by, he began inquiring what this was.
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Speaker 3: They told him that
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Speaker 3: Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, and he called out, saying, Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me.
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Speaker 3: Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet, but he kept crying out all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me.
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Speaker 3: And Jesus
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Speaker 3: stopped and commanded that he be brought to him, and when he came near he asked him, What do you want me to do for you?
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Speaker 3: And he said, Lord, I want to regain my sight.
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Speaker 3: And Jesus said to him, Regain your sight, your faith has made you well.
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Speaker 3: And immediately he regained
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Speaker 3: His sight and began following him, glorifying God.
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Speaker 3: And when all the people saw it, they gave praise to God.
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Speaker 2: Bartimaeus’s story is a moving account of faith and action.
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Speaker 2: He was blind, likely accustomed to rejection and hardship.
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Speaker 2: Yet he did not hesitate to cry out when he heard that Jesus was near.
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Speaker 2: His use of the title, Son of David, indicates that he recognized Jesus as the Messiah
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Speaker 2: demonstrating spiritual insight even before his physical sight was restored.
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Speaker 2: The crowd attempted to silence Bartimaeus, discouraging his efforts to reach Jesus.
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Speaker 2: However,
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Speaker 2: Instead of giving in to the pressure, he cried out even louder.
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Speaker 2: This persistence shows his unwavering belief that Jesus had the power to heal him
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Speaker 2: Many times we face obstacles, whether from people, doubts, or circumstances that try to keep us from reaching out to God
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Speaker 2: Like Bartimaeus, we must press forward in our faith.
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Speaker 2: Jesus’ response is significant
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Speaker 2: He stopped and he called Bartimaeus to himself.
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Speaker 2: This moment highlights Jesus’ compassion and his willingness to engage personally with those in need.
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Speaker 2: He did not ignore Bartamaeus’s cries, but invited him into a direct encounter.
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Speaker 2: When Jesus asked Bartimaeus what he wanted, the blind man’s request was simple and direct
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Speaker 2: Raboni, I want to regain my sight.
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Speaker 2: Jesus healed him instantly, emphasizing that it was Bartimaeus’ faith that made him well.
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Speaker 2: This underscores a crucial biblical truth.
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Speaker 2: Faith is not just belief, but an act of trust in Jesus’ power and mercy.
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Speaker 2: Bartimaeus, his immediate response was to follow Jesus and to glorify God.
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Speaker 2: His healing became a testimony that led others to praise God.
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Speaker 2: True encounters with Jesus lead to transformation
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Speaker 2: and a desire to follow him wholeheartedly.
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Speaker 2: We have four key takeaways this week from our scripture.
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Speaker 2: The first is that faith requires persistence.
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Speaker 2: Bartimaeus did not allow the crowd’s rebuke to discourage him
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Speaker 2: Instead, he cried out even louder, demonstrating a faith that would not be silenced.
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Speaker 2: In our own lives, we we often face discouragement from others, or even from our own doubts and fears
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Speaker 2: True faith persists despite opposition, trusting that God hears and responds in his perfect timing
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Speaker 2: Like Bartimaeus, we must be bold in seeking Jesus, knowing that he rewards those who diligently seek him.
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Speaker 2: Our next takeaway is that Jesus hears those who seek him.
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Speaker 2: Though surrounded by a large crowd, Jesus stopped when he heard Bartimaeus calling
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Speaker 2: This moment shows that no voice is too small or insignificant for Christ to hear.
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Speaker 2: Many times we we may feel as though our prayers are lost in the noise of the world
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Speaker 2: But this story reassures us that Jesus listens and responds to those who earnestly seek him.
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Speaker 2: Just as he called Bartimaeus to himself
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Speaker 2: He invites us into a personal relationship where our needs are not ignored, but met with divine love and compassion.
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Speaker 2: Our next takeaway is that faith leads to action.
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Speaker 2: Bartimaeus’ faith was not passive.
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Speaker 2: It moved him to call out to Jesus and respond immediately when Jesus called him forward.
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Speaker 2: Faith is not just believing in God’s power.
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Speaker 2: It is actively trusting him enough to step forward when he calls
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Speaker 2: We see this in Bartimaeus throwing off his cloak, symbolizing a willingness to leave behind his old life and embrace the new
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Speaker 2: Our faith should lead us to take bold steps, trusting that when Jesus calls, he is ready to work in our lives
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Speaker 2: And our final takeaway this week is that healing and transformation lead to discipleship.
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Speaker 2: Bartimaeus didn’t just receive his sight and go back to his old way of life.
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Speaker 2: He followed Jesus and glorified God.
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Speaker 2: This shows that when Jesus works in our lives, our response should be one of gratitude, worship, and commitment
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Speaker 2: Many people seek God for a temporary fix to their problems, but true faith results in a transformed life that follows Jesus wholeheartedly
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Speaker 2: When we experience God’s mercy, we should be eager to share our testimony and inspire others to seek Him as well
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Speaker 2: Like Bartimaeus, we all experience moments of blindness, whether spiritually, emotionally, or physically
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Speaker 2: There are times when we struggle to see God’s plan or feel overwhelmed by obstacles in life
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Speaker 2: This scripture, this passage, this story encourages us to persist in faith, trusting that Jesus hears and responds to our cries.
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Speaker 2: Consider how we respond to challenges that face us.
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Speaker 2: Do we allow fear, doubt, or the opinions of others to silence our faith?
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Speaker 2: Or do we
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Speaker 2: like Bartimaeus, cry out all the more, believing that Jesus is the source of our hope.
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Speaker 2: Jesus’ question
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Speaker 2: What do you want me to do for you invites us to examine our desires.
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Speaker 2: Are we seeking temporary relief?
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Speaker 2: Or do we long for true transformation that leads to following Christ?
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Speaker 2: This story also reminds us that when Jesus works in our lives, our response should be worship and testimony.
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Speaker 2: Just as Bartimaeus followed Jesus and glorified God, we should use our experiences to lead others to faith
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Speaker 2: May we be able to reflect and learn from Bartimaeus and be able to approach Jesus with bold faith, trusting in his mercy, and commit ourselves to follow him wholeheartedly.
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Speaker 2: Let’s close out our study of the Scripture with a word of prayer.
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Speaker 2: Lord God, thank you for the example of Bartimaeus and his unwavering faith
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Speaker 2: Help us to trust in you with the same confidence, knowing that you and your son hear and respond to our cries.
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Speaker 2: Give us persistence in our faith, even when faced with obstacles.
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Speaker 2: Open our eyes both physically and spiritually to see your truth and walk in your ways.
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Speaker 2: May we glorify you in our lives and lead others to praise you.
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Speaker 2: In the name of your son Jesus, we pray.
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Speaker 2: Amen.
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Speaker 2: uh with her to see how that uh the experimental treatment’s gonna work and help her with her condition.
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Speaker 2: So we’re gonna lift both of them up and continue them.
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Speaker 2: Um, continuing my dad’s cousin who works for him, Kevin.
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Speaker 2: Kevin with his the situation with his his toe having to be amputated.
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Speaker 2: Um, and his recovery and the things that go on with that.
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Speaker 2: I was actually walking through Walmart last night and ran into Kim, the wife of Tim Collector, who we’ve been talking around and asking requests prayer requests for on the show.
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Speaker 2: Um, I didn’t get to see him, but I saw her.
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Speaker 2: He was outside parked in his truck.
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Speaker 2: I didn’t get a chance to talk to him, but she said that the they’ve just changed medication things, things are going really well, his treatment is is working well.
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Speaker 2: So I want to continue to remember Tim that the Lord can continue to help him in this healing and and and guide his medical providers that they can make the right decisions.
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Speaker 2: Uh and again, continue to remember me.
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Speaker 2: I’m still still adjusting with the medication and I’m doing fairly well.
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Speaker 2: The weight uh is still slowly moving.
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Speaker 2: So that’s another good thing.
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Speaker 2: I’m waiting on this weather to turn.
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Speaker 2: Um, it’s we’re covered in snow right now, uh, but we’ll be above freezing this week and the snow should start to melt off.
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Speaker 2: So that should help uh
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Speaker 2: Um the goal is to get back to walking each day as uh I did in the past uh myself
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Speaker 2: And my wife so that we can or I can get moving and get the calories burned and get some more weight off.
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Speaker 2: Uh also, uh, her cousin
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Speaker 2: uh that we requested prayer for previously Isaac.
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Speaker 2: Isaac uh did make it out of intensive care.
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Speaker 2: He’s doing well.
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Speaker 2: Um he was able to go home but quickly realized that at home
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Speaker 2: Uh he he still needed more help.
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Speaker 2: So he was able to go back and they’re gonna place him into a a care facility to get him the assistance things he needs with his recovery
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Speaker 2: So let’s continue to remember Isaac that the Lord can continue to help him and heal him and most importantly guide him back, guide him into better into more service with the Lord.
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Speaker 2: So, as we do each week, let’s go ahead and take the time to lift these prayers up to the Lord before we talk about the end or the next episode.
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Speaker 2: Before we discuss our next episode of Bible Bites.
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Speaker 2: Heavenly Father, again, we thank you for the chance to come together and to share and learn from your word.
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Speaker 2: We lift up these requests as we do each week.
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Speaker 2: Continue to remember my mom and dad, Greg and Kim.
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Speaker 2: Tim, Kevin, Isaac, myself, and any unspoken requests that members of our audience may have that they have not shared or had the opportunity to share with us to lift those up.
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Speaker 2: We know that you will answer those ways, those prayers in the way that you see fit that fits in your will.
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Speaker 2: We know you hold the answers.
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Speaker 2: We trust your wisdom in making those
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Speaker 2: Decisions and and and solving those problems.
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Speaker 2: Want to thank you again for the chance to work each week
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Speaker 2: to share your word with the world, in hopes that in some way the message touches someone, and that if they’re not saved, they come to know your Son Jesus as their Savior, so they can spend eternity with all of us who are saved in heaven.
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Speaker 2: It’s in the name of your son Jesus that we pray.
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Speaker 2: Amen.
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Speaker 2: Our next episode will get us up to miracle number 35 of 37 of Jesus during his time here on earth.
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Speaker 2: And that is when Jesus withers the fig tree on the road from Bethany.
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Speaker 2: If you want to read about that ahead of time, you can head over to Matthew chapter 21, verses 18 through 22.
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Speaker 2: And Mark chapter 11, verses 12 through 14.
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Speaker 2: So join us on the next episode of Bible Bites, the podcast where we work to inspire faith one bite at a time.
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Speaker 1: Bible bikes, Bible bites, Inspiring Fate one bite at a time with every bird.
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Speaker 1: We find our way to live our lives in his life and shine.
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Speaker 1: Bubble bites, bubble bites, inspiring face one bite at a time.