The HEART of a SERVANT
“What It Means to Follow the Master”
Mark 7:24-37
“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. The GENTILE Woman (7:24-30)
Jesus again tries to ___________ by Himself to get time
alone with His disciples. (v. 24) cf. Mt. 15:21; Mk. 6:45-6
This is the only recorded instance of Jesus ministering
_________ of Palestine. i.e. Tyre & Sidon(Mt. 11:21-22)
Of the 35 recorded miracles in the Gospels, ___ directly
involved women. cf. Mk. 1:30-31; Lk. 7:11-17; Jn. 11
Matthew tells us that this Gentile woman, who had a demon-
possessed daughter, was a ____________. (v. 26)
Jesus boldly says that the “bread” is for “the children”
first – meaning the _______! (v. 27) cf. Jn. 4:22
cf. Mt. 15:24; Acts 22:21; Rom. 1:16; 2:9-10; 9:1-5; 11
Her response about “the dogs” even getting the crumbs
showed Jesus her great _______ & her daughter was
healed at once! (vv. 28-30) cf. Mt. 15:27-28
There are only 2 times that Jesus commended people’s
“great faith” & both were __________! (Mt. 8:10)
II. The HANDICAPPED Man (7:31-37)
This miracle is only recorded by _______.
The man, being deaf & mute, was living with one of the
most _____________ handicaps. (v. 32)
NOTE – Jesus put His fingers into his ears & touched
his tongue as a form of ______ language. (v. 33)
The words “deep sigh”(v. 34) are the same word trans-
lated “___________” in Romans 8. cf. Rom. 8:23,26
Jesus shows great _____________ as He looks up to
heaven, speaks a word & heals the man! (vv. 33-35)
The more Jesus asked people to be _________, the
more they spread the news! (vv. 36-37)
Practical Application:
- The Children – Mk. 7:27-28; Gen. 22:18; Jn. 4:22
- The Dogs – Mk. 7:27-28; Lk. 4:24-27; 11:5-13; 18:1-8
- The Orders – Mk. 7:36; Mk. 16:15 Mt. 28:19; Acts 1:8
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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