The HEART of a SERVANT

“What It Means to Follow the Master”

Mark 5:21-43

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mk. 10:45

I. A HOPELESS Woman (5:25-34)

Jesus specializes in giving individual attention to hurting &

________ people!

The nameless woman had a 12-year blood issue which meant

she was ceremonially ________. cf. Lev. 15:25-27, 31

Mark highlights how truly ___________ she was! (v. 26)

i.e. “could not be healed by anyone” (Lk. 8:43)

She had heard about Jesus & knew if she just ________

His coat, she could be healed! (vv. 27-28)

Amazingly, Jesus ___________ that she had touched Him

& that power had gone out from Him! (v. 30)(Mt. 8:16-18)

Though the disciples thought He was crazy to ask about

this with such a huge crowd, the woman fell at His feet

& __________ the whole truth! (vv. 31-33) cf. Mk. 6:37

Jesus declares that her _______ had saved her! (v. 34)

II. A DESPERATE Man (5:21-24, 35-43)

In direct contrast to the woman, Jairus was a wealthy,

spiritually-respected ______ of the synagogue. (v. 22)

He “fell at Jesus feet” and _______ Him to come heal

his 12-yr.-old daughter who was near death. (vv. 22-23)

After Jesus was detained or “interrupted” by the needy

woman, Jairus receives word that his daughter died!

“Man’s despair is God’s opportunity.” Alan Cole

Jesus says to him, “Do not be ________, only believe!”

Jesus takes Peter, James & John with Him to Jairus’

house & tells the mourners that the girl was not dead,

but only _________, & they laughed! (vv. 37-40)

Jesus then takes the girl by the hand, raises her to life

& the people were ___________! (vv. 41-43)

Practical Application:

Appointments with God

The HEART of a SERVANT Mark 1:29-45

Monday, March 19^th

Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

What does this passage say about the Power and