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Read Mark 11:1-11 Jesus walked 120 miles from Capernaum to Jerusalem to attend the Passover feast in Jerusalem. He walked south down the east side of the Jordan River, crossing over and heading toward Jerusalem through Jericho. The gospel writer Mark tells us in chapter 10 of His account that as Jesus left Jericho there was a large crowd following Him. The large crowd and commotion drew the attention of a blind man named Bartimaeus. Bartimaeus shouted out for Jesus, and Jesus stopped and healed Bartimaeus. In addition to healing Bartimaeus, Jesus performed many miracles during His 3 year ministry. Just a short time earlier, He raised Lazarus from the dead. He healed every kind of sickness, and Bartimaeus was not the only blind person to receive sight. From that day to this, people have sought out Jesus for their own reasons. Some want healing for sickness. Some want deliverance from slavery or bondage to habit. Some want wisdom and direction for life. Some