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Luke 18:1 (show verse)
Now He told them the following story to show how necessary it is for people always to pray and never to give up:
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Luke 18:2 (show verse)
"Once there was in a city a judge who had no reverence for God nor respect for men.
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Luke 18:3 (show verse)
And in that city there was a widow who continued to come to him and say, 'Give me justice and protection from my opponent.'
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Luke 18:4 (show verse)
And he would not for a time, but afterward he said to himself, Though I have no reverence for God nor respect for men,
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Luke 18:5 (show verse)
yet because this widow continues to bother me, I will give her justice and protection, so that she may not finally wear me out by her continual coming."
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Luke 18:6 (show verse)
Then the Lord added, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says!
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Luke 18:7 (show verse)
And will not God give justice and protection to His chosen people who continue to cry to Him day and night, since He is so patient with them?
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Prayer, answers to » Granted » Sometimes after delay
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are heard by God
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Luke 18:8 (show verse)
I tell you, He will give them justice and protection, and that without delay. But when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?"
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Luke 18:9 (show verse)
To some people who were confident that they themselves were upright, but who scorned everybody else, He told the following story:
Abasement » Who shall be abased
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » The danger of
Contempt » Self-righteousness prompts to
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Pharisees » Character of » Self-righteous
Publicans » Parable concerning
Righteousness » Unregenerate man seeks justification by works of
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Despise others
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own righteousness
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » The danger of
Contempt » Self-righteousness prompts to
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
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Pharisees » Character of » Self-righteous
Publicans » Parable concerning
Righteousness » Unregenerate man seeks justification by works of
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Despise others
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own righteousness
Luke 18:10 (show verse)
"Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee, the other a tax-collector.
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Attendance » Reasons for » Christ, our example
Church » Temple
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Publicans » Parable concerning
Sabbath » Worship celebrated on » Christ, our example
jewish Sects » Pharisees
Self-righteousness » Illustrated
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » For prayer and worship
The Second Temple » The jews » Prayed without, while the priest offered incense within
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Worship » Public, in the temple
Attendance » Reasons for » Christ, our example
Church » Temple
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Publicans » Parable concerning
Sabbath » Worship celebrated on » Christ, our example
jewish Sects » Pharisees
Self-righteousness » Illustrated
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » For prayer and worship
The Second Temple » The jews » Prayed without, while the priest offered incense within
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Worship » Public, in the temple
Luke 18:11 (show verse)
The Pharisee stood and said this self-centered prayer, 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of men, robbers, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax-collector.
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Contempt » Self-righteousness prompts to
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Hypocrites » Described as » Self-righteous
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Pharisees » Character of » Outwardly moral
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Standing in
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Standing
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are self-righteous
Presumption » Exhibited in » Spiritual pride
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Pride » Often originates in » Self-righteousness
Publicans » Disreputable
Publicans » Parable concerning
the Publicans » The jews » Despised
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » We are better than others
Self-righteousness » Illustrated
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Audaciously approach God
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Pride
Tax » Unpopular
Thankfulness » Of hypocrites, full of boasting
Thanksgiving » Of hypocrites, full of boasting
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Contempt » Self-righteousness prompts to
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Hypocrites » Described as » Self-righteous
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Pharisees » Character of » Outwardly moral
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Standing in
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Standing
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are self-righteous
Presumption » Exhibited in » Spiritual pride
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Pride » Often originates in » Self-righteousness
Publicans » Disreputable
Publicans » Parable concerning
the Publicans » The jews » Despised
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » We are better than others
Self-righteousness » Illustrated
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Audaciously approach God
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Pride
Tax » Unpopular
Thankfulness » Of hypocrites, full of boasting
Thanksgiving » Of hypocrites, full of boasting
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Luke 18:12 (show verse)
I fast two days in the week. I pay a tithe on everything I get.'
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Display » In religious service
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Fasting » Habitual » By pharisees
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
Fasting » Of hypocrites » Boasted of, before God
Humbleness » The humble
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Ostentation » In religious service
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » Fasting
Pharisees » Character of » Rigid in fasting
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are self-righteous
Pride » Often originates in » Self-righteousness
Publicans » Parable concerning
Self-righteousness » Illustrated
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Time » Computed by » Weeks
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Tithe » The pharisees scrupulous in paying
Tithes » Customary in later times
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own righteousness
Years » Divided into » Weeks
Display » In religious service
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Fasting » Habitual » By pharisees
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
Fasting » Of hypocrites » Boasted of, before God
Humbleness » The humble
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Ostentation » In religious service
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » Fasting
Pharisees » Character of » Rigid in fasting
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are self-righteous
Pride » Often originates in » Self-righteousness
Publicans » Parable concerning
Self-righteousness » Illustrated
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Time » Computed by » Weeks
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Tithe » The pharisees scrupulous in paying
Tithes » Customary in later times
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own righteousness
Years » Divided into » Weeks
Luke 18:13 (show verse)
But the tax-collector stood at a distance and would not even lift his eyes to heaven, but continued to beat his breast, and say, 'O God, have mercy on me, a sinner!'
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Confession of sin » Illustrated
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Eyes » The jews » Cast, on the ground in humiliation
Humble » Penitence, examples of » The publican
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Penitential » The publican
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Mercy » Sought
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The publican
Prayer » Penitential » Of the tax collector
Publicans » Parable concerning
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Confession of sin » Illustrated
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Eyes » The jews » Cast, on the ground in humiliation
Humble » Penitence, examples of » The publican
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Penitential » The publican
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Mercy » Sought
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The publican
Prayer » Penitential » Of the tax collector
Publicans » Parable concerning
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Luke 18:14 (show verse)
I tell you, this man, and not the other, went back home forgiven and accepted by God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Promises concerning
Humility » They who have » Exalted by God
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Justification before God » Illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are self-righteous
Publicans » Parable concerning
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Promises concerning
Humility » They who have » Exalted by God
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Justification before God » Illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are self-righteous
Publicans » Parable concerning
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Luke 18:15 (show verse)
Now some people were bringing even their babies to Him to have Him touch them, but the disciples, when they saw it, reproved them for it.
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the disciples in forbidding children to be brought to jesus
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Blessed by jesus
Christian ministers » Intolerance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Presumption » Instances of » The disciples, in rebuking those who brought little children to jesus
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Blessed by jesus
Christian ministers » Intolerance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Presumption » Instances of » The disciples, in rebuking those who brought little children to jesus
Luke 18:16 (show verse)
But Jesus called them to Him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and stop preventing them from it, for to such as these the kingdom of God belongs.
Chiding » Jesus chides his disciples » For forbidding children to be brought to him
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Blessed by jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Kingdom of heaven » Children of the
Simplicity » Childlikeness an essential element in the Christian life
Symbols and similitudes » Childhood
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Blessed by jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Kingdom of heaven » Children of the
Simplicity » Childlikeness an essential element in the Christian life
Symbols and similitudes » Childhood
Luke 18:17 (show verse)
I solemnly say to you, Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God as a little child does, will never get into it at all."
Luke 18:18 (show verse)
Then a certain member of the council asked Him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to get possession of eternal life?"
Luke 18:19 (show verse)
Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me perfectly good? No one is perfectly good but God Himself.
Luke 18:20 (show verse)
You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not bear false witness. Practice honoring your father and mother.'"
Luke 18:21 (show verse)
But he said, "I have kept all these commandments ever since I was a child."
Luke 18:22 (show verse)
When Jesus heard this, He said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell everything you have, and distribute the money among the poor, and you will have riches in heaven; then come back and follow me."
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Almsgiving » General advice concerning
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Almsgiving » General advice concerning
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Missionaries » In following Christ
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
Salvation » Conditions of
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Luke 18:23 (show verse)
But when he heard that, he was very sad, for he was surpassingly rich.
Luke 18:24 (show verse)
So when Jesus saw it, He said, "How hard it is for those who have money to get into the kingdom of God!
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Salvation » Conditions of
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Salvation » Conditions of
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Luke 18:25 (show verse)
For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to get into the kingdom of God."
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Salvation » Conditions of
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Salvation » Conditions of
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Luke 18:26 (show verse)
But those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?"
Luke 18:27 (show verse)
So He said, "The things impossible for men are possible for God."
Luke 18:28 (show verse)
Then Peter said to Him, "We have left our very own, homes and all, and have followed you."
Deathless » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Luke 18:29 (show verse)
So He said to them, "I solemnly say to you, there is no one who has given up home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the kingdom of God,
Deathless » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Leaving all » Reward promised
Life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Reward promised
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Leaving all » Reward promised
Life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Reward promised
Luke 18:30 (show verse)
who will not receive in return many times more in this world, and in the next eternal life."
Deathless » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Leaving all » Reward promised
Life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Proportionate reward » Even in the present life
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Reward promised
Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Even in the present life
the Reward of saints » Described as » Everlasting life
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Leaving all » Reward promised
Life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Proportionate reward » Even in the present life
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Reward promised
Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Even in the present life
the Reward of saints » Described as » Everlasting life
Luke 18:31 (show verse)
Now He took the Twelve aside and said to them, "Listen! We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.
Luke 18:32 (show verse)
For He will be turned over to the heathen and sport made of Him, He will be insulted and spit upon,
Luke 18:33 (show verse)
and then they will flog Him and kill Him, but on the third day He will rise again."
Luke 18:34 (show verse)
But they did not understand about these things, and this statement was an insoluble riddle to them; they did not even begin to grasp what He meant.
Luke 18:35 (show verse)
As He was approaching Jericho, a blind man chanced to be sitting by the roadside begging.
Bartimeus » Blind man
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jericho » A city » Jesus » Healed » Blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jericho » A city » Jesus » Healed » Blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Luke 18:36 (show verse)
As he heard a crowd going by, he asked what it meant.
Bartimeus » Blind man
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Luke 18:37 (show verse)
They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was coming by.
Bartimeus » Blind man
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Nazareth » Jesus from
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Nazareth » Jesus from
Luke 18:38 (show verse)
Then he cried out, "Jesus, you Son of David, do pity me!"
Bartimeus » Blind man
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Luke 18:39 (show verse)
But those who were marching in front reproved him and told him to keep quiet, but he cried out all the louder, "O Son of David, do pity me!"
Bartimeus » Blind man
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Heartlessness » The people who rebuked the blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Prayer » Importunity in » The two blind men of jericho
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Heartlessness » The people who rebuked the blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Prayer » Importunity in » The two blind men of jericho
Luke 18:40 (show verse)
Then Jesus stopped and ordered him to be brought to Him. And when he approached Jesus, He said to him,
Bartimeus » Blind man
Bringing men to jesus » the Blind
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Bringing men to jesus » the Blind
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Luke 18:41 (show verse)
"What do you want me to do for you?" He answered, "Lord, I want to see again!"
Bartimeus » Blind man
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Luke 18:42 (show verse)
Then Jesus said to him, "See again! Your faith has cured you."
Bartimeus » Blind man
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Faith/faithfulness » What faith does
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Salvation » What saves
Wholeness » What makes you whole
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Faith/faithfulness » What faith does
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Salvation » What saves
Wholeness » What makes you whole
Luke 18:43 (show verse)
So at once he saw again, and began to follow Him, giving thanks to God. And all the people saw it and gave praise to God.
Bartimeus » Blind man
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Praise » Exemplified » Multitudes
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » Blind bartimaeus
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Praise » Exemplified » Multitudes
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » Blind bartimaeus