Healed by the Son

In our text Jesus deals with two ladies who are ill.  To care for them means an "interruption" to His schedule and yet He takes time for both, sharing His power with them.  Many times we are interrupted or have difficult situations to deal with - do we respond as Jesus with loving concern or do we show our irritation due to the interruption?  Caring for those who are sick is a powerful way of demonstrating God's love.  We may not always be able to bring healing to their body but we can bring health to their heart through our "bedside manner"!  Isn't it fascinating that Jesus on the day of judgment will highlight in a positive way visitation of the sick! (Matthew 25:36)

Our text shows how Jesus was involved in two miraculous healings.  One came to a lady who had been ill for years who was healed by touching his clothes.  The other was a twelve-year-old girl who died and was raised back to life by His command and touch.  In both cases it is all about Jesus and His compassion and power.  We, too, who have experienced his love and power in our lives know that it is all about Him.  May we also remember to appreciate and pray for caregivers and may we show “patience with patients”!

See you Sunday.

1.  What was the name of the dying girl's father?  Mark 5:22

2.  How did this father emphasize his concern for his daughter?  Mark 5:22-23

3.  How long had the woman been sick?  Mark 5:25

4.  How does Mark describe her previous medical experiences?  Mark 5:26

5.  Note the method of her healing. Mark 5:28-29  What are some other unique approaches to healings in the Bible?  Acts 5:15; 19:11-12

6.  Consider how Jesus might have realized power had gone out of Him.  Mark 5:30

7.  What great encouragement for faith is found in Mark 5:36?

8.  Why do you think Jesus said the girl was sleeping as if she was dead?  Mark 5:35, 38-40

9.  Besides the phrase in Mark 5:41 what are some other places where Mark records Jesus speaking in Aramaic?  Mark 7:34; 14:36; 15:34

10.  How does Jesus show His love and compassion in practical fashion for the young girl who has just been through a death and life experience?  Mark 5:43