1. Jesus had to be consumed with his own mission (problems) what do we learn from Jesus stopping and taking time to interact with Bartimaeus?

2. Discuss the irony of a beggar with the name of “son of honor.” Is there a lesson there for us?

3. Why do you think God wants us to call for help and admit our need for help? See - Ps 120:1-2, Zech 13:9, Rom 10:11-13

4. In what ways are we “blind” and “bankrupt?” What happens to us when we acknowledge that truth?

5. “The ways of Jesus (His style)” – Why do you think he would ride a donkey and not a stallion?

6. Read Psalm 118:22,24,26 and discuss how the rejected one is the cornerstone. What does that tell you about “popular opinion?”

7. When Jesus examines the Temple and looked at everything, why do you think Jesus didn’t say anything at all? His silence seems deafening.

8. Discuss the way of Jesus in the way we live our lives:

- How can you improve your self-awareness?

- In what ways do you follow the crowd?

- Is there something in your past you are still struggling to let go of?

- What is the hardest part of following Jesus for you?