Lee Jang-ryeol: The Story of Bartimaeus

Professor Lee Jang-ryeol, author of *Do You Love Me?*, has returned with a story from the Gospel of Mark. Through *The Story of Bartimaeus*, the author emphasizes that the path of a disciple who believes in and follows Jesus Christ as their Savior is a joyful and delightful one. The Bartimaeus passage might be regarded as a story consisting of merely seven verses within the entire 16-chapter Gospel of Mark. However, having deeply meditated on this short passage, the author discovered the gem known as "discipleship" and has expounded it in this book. Upon hearing the word "discipleship," anyone would likely feel a sense of solemnity and wear an expression tinged with solemnity. Yet, discipleship does not merely signify self-restraint or restrictions on one's actions. It is not about walking the path of a disciple to observe duties or rules, but rather about following the Lord with a joyful and delightful heart because the grace and love Christ first gave are so immense that they cannot be repaid. The author masterfully explains the grace of Christ contained within this "discipleship" by integrating it into the Bartimaeus passage. It is highly suitable for meditating and sharing together in churches, homes, districts, or Bible study groups as we begin the new year and reaffirm our commitment to Christ; to assist with this, discussion questions and prayers are included at the end of each chapter. Churches can lead New Year’s gatherings or early morning prayer meetings on the theme of ‘Discipleship’ as a 5 to 10-week course.

Korean title: 바디매오 이야기

Korean author: 이장렬

Korean publisher: 요단출판사

ISBN-13: 9788935017980