Wayne Stiles contrasts the prideful requests of James and John for glory with the humble plea of blind Bartimaeus for mercy. Stiles reminds listeners that true greatness in God’s kingdom comes not through power or prestige, but through humble, sacrificial service. Like Bartimaeus, we are called to seek not our own glory, but God’s mercy and will for our lives.
Wayne Stiles served in leadership at Insight for Living Ministries, the Bible-teaching ministry of Chuck Swindoll, for twelve years. He also served on the Board of Directors for the National Religious Broadcasters and as an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. His newest project, Walking the Bible Lands, will take students on a virtual tour of the Holy Land through video and audio.
Dr. Stiles has been married to his wife, Cathy, for thirty-six years and served as an elder and the Bible teacher of the Marathon Fellowship Class at Stonebriar Community Church.
