Fields of Grace

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Below is the transcript: While meditating on God's word today, the following came to mind regarding the Christian and how he should apply himself in the marketplace: In Ecclesiastes Chapter 9, verse 10, it is written, "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do with your might;" It is also written in Deuteronomy Chapter 6 verse 5, "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, with all thy...

When Jesus passed by Jericho, only two individuals—Zacchaeus and Bartimaeus—benefited: Zacchaeus received salvation, while Bartimaeus received both his sight and salvation and became a disciple of Jesus. Yet, a crowd followed Him. How is that so? As it turned out, this was Jesus' last time passing through Jericho because, on this trip to Jerusalem, He was crucified for the salvation of humanity. I...

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After Bartimaeus received his sight, he “ followed Jesus in the way ”, implying that he became a disciple of Jesus. In this episode, we consider what discipleship entails and how we should follow Jesus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodnewsbulletin.substack.com

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When Jesus opened Bartimaeus’ eyes He said, “Go your way, your faith has made you well.” In this episode, we consider these words of Jesus, “Your faith has made you well,” as we look at what faith is, how it works, and the meaning of Jesus’ words and their implications for us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

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When Jesus opened Bartimaeus’ eyes, He spoke and that was it! It was not the same way He opened the eyes of others. Indeed, Jesus achieved the same results in diverse ways. Unfortunately, many expend their energies trying to figure out how God will meet their needs and end up as nervous wrecks. And when God does what He had promised, it is usually not as they expected. So, “How will God meet your...

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When God asks you the kind of question Jesus asked blind Bartimaeus, how should you answer and how should you not answer? This is the subject of this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodnewsbulletin.substack.com

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When blind Bartimaeus got to where Jesus was, Jesus asked Him what he wanted Him to do for him. This would have been strange to an onlooker. When a blind man cries persistently for mercy what else would you expect him to ask for? Well, the answer is not as straightforward as one may think. In this episode, we explore why God would ask a question like, “What do you want Me to do for you?” This is a...

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There is a way you must appear when God invites you. We use the fact that Bartimaeus threw aside his outer garment to deduce another reason and explore how we should in like-manner honour God’s invitation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodnewsbulletin.substack.com

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In this episode, we see Bartimaeus’ response to Jesus’ invitation and observe that he threw off his outer garment, which was a long-time companion. Why did he do so? And how does that tie in with the discussion herein? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodnewsbulletin.substack.com

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Jesus noticed blind Bartimaeus after he persistently cried for mercy and sent for him. In this episode, we discuss what happens when God notices someone and how God can notice a person. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodnewsbulletin.substack.com

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When Jesus stood still at the cry of Bartimaeus, He was not merely responding to Bartimaeus’ cry but also his faith in Him. This episode discusses those whose cries or pleas God will stand still for or respond to. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodnewsbulletin.substack.com

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As Bartimaeus continued to cry for mercy to Jesus, Jesus stood still and asked that they call him. Why did Bartimaeus’ cry make Jesus stop everything to attend to him? What cries can God not ignore? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodnewsbulletin.substack.com

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In this episode, we see Bartimaeus’ resilience in the face of a hostile crowd. We must learn from Bartimaeus so that when we go to God, we are persistent and resilient despite opposition, discouragement, etc. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodnewsbulletin.substack.com