Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will pray boldly.
Faith Verse
1 Corinthians 16:13–14 (NLT)
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.
Question of the Day: How can we pray and ask boldly?
Read about It
Read: Mark 10:46–48
Bartimaeus was desperate. He was blind and wanted to be able to see. When he heard that Jesus was near, he began to cry out to Jesus. Others told him to be silent; but, Bartimaeus was persistent. He kept asking and asking. He was loud! Bartimaeus had likely been begging others for money and food for a long time. Now, he had a chance to beg for his healing. Jesus was there! Bartimaeus knew that Jesus could help him, so he would not stop until he got Jesus’ attention.
Have you ever wanted something so much that you didn’t stop asking for it? For example, have you ever asked your parents over and over for candy or a new toy? You might want it so much that you can’t stop asking. Sometimes, your parents might give it to you, and other times, they don’t because they know what is best for you.
You can continue to ask God for what you need, too. Do you need healing? Do you need a miracle? Do you need an answer that only God can give? Then keep boldly asking! Keep praying bold prayers! When you don’t give up, you can be sure that God will provide exactly what you need. God knows what is best for you, and you can trust that He hears your prayers, and an answer is on its way.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What did Bartimaeus say when he called out to Jesus? Answer 1. “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Mark 10:47)
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Question 2. What did the other people who heard the cries of Bartimaeus do? Answer 2. They told him to be quiet. (Mark 10:48)
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| Question 3. Why do you think that Bartimaeus didn’t stop asking?
Answer 3. Answers will vary. |
| Question 4. Why did Jesus call Bartimaeus to Him?
Answer 4. To ask what Bartimaeus wanted Him to do (Mark 10:51)
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| Question 5. How can we pray and ask boldly?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, thank You that You are the God who answers prayer. Thank You for keeping Your promises. I know that whatever I ask in Your name and by Your will, You will answer. Help me to never lose hope. Help me to ask boldly! I’m so excited to see what You will do and the miracles that will happen in my life. I love You, Jesus! Amen.