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:
- “Endured Much” – Mk. 5:26; Rom. 8:18-25; 2 Cor. 12
- “Your Faith” – Mk. 5:34; Heb. 11:6; 1 Jn. 5:4
- “Asleep…Laughing” – Mk. 5:39-40; 1 Thess. 4:13-18
Appointments with God
The HEART of a SERVANT Mark 1:29-45
Monday, March 19th
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Mark 1:32-35
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Tuesday, March 20th
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Mark 6:30-32
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Wednesday, March 21st
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Mark 6:45-46
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Thursday, March 22nd
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Mark 14:32-42
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Friday, March 23rd
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Luke 5:15-16
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
Saturday/Sunday, March 24-25
Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:
- Luke 6:12-13; 9:18
What does this passage say about the Power and
Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life? What can you
learn from Him? Practice it in prayer today!
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