“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.” —Mark 5:36
A. Miracles Over
. (v1-20)
B. Miracles Over
. (v25-34)
C. Miracles Over
. (v35-43)
Mark 5:41-42 – “And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. 42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.”
I.
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Mark 5:6-7 – “But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him, 7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.”
Mark 5:27-28 – “When she had heard of Jesus, she came up behind Him in the press of the crowd and touched His garment; For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.”
Mark 5:22-23 – “And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.”
Matthew 19:26 - But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
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II.
:
Whether it’s the demon-possessed man, the woman with the issue of blood, or Jairus seeking healing for his daughter, each person actively sought out Jesus with faith.
- Phil. 3:10 – “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death.”
III.
:
Prayer is the place where we touch Jesus and draw power from Him.
Worship is the place where we express our love and align our hearts with His will.
God’s Word is the place where we hear His voice and are equipped to live out our faith.
Take-home questions for Small Group and Family Devotions.
Why do you think it’s so hard to depend on others, and especially on God, when we face difficult situations?
Mark 5 shows Jesus’ authority over demons, disease, and death. How do these examples from Scripture strengthen your belief in God’s power?
What are some practical ways we can pursue Jesus passionately in our everyday lives?
In Mark 5, each person who encountered Jesus was transformed. How have you experienced spiritual transformation in your own life through encountering Jesus?
What is one step you can take this week to deepen your relationship with Jesus through prayer, worship, or Bible study?