“Encountering Jesus: Transformative Moments in the Gospel of Mark” Week 2

 “Encountering Jesus: Transformative Moments in the Gospel of Mark” Week 2: “Faith That Heals” *Mother’s Day  Big Idea: A woman’s faith leads to her healing when she touches Jesus’ garment. Reference: Mark 5:21-34 Cross-Reference: Hebrews 11:6 ”Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.“ Hebrews 11:6 CSB Practice: Exercise unwavering faith in Jesus, believing that even a touch can bring healing and restoration. Outline/Structure: I. Desperation Drives Us to Seek Jesus for Healing and Restoration (Mark 5:21-24) Main Point: Desperation drives us to seek Jesus for healing and restoration, recognizing our need for His intervention. Key Points: The desperate plea of Jairus, a synagogue leader, for Jesus to come and heal his dying daughter. Jairus' humility in falling at Jesus' feet, acknowledging Jesus' authority and power to bring healing. The urgency and desperation in seeking Jesus for immediate help and restoration. II. Faith in Jesus' Power Can Bring Healing and Restoration Even in Seemingly Hopeless Situations (Mark 5:25-29) Main Point: Faith in Jesus' power can bring healing and restoration even in seemingly hopeless situations. Key Points: The story of the woman with the issue of blood, suffering for twelve years and unable to find relief. Her faith-driven action of reaching out to touch Jesus' garment, believing in His power to heal. The immediate and miraculous healing she experiences through her faith in Jesus. III. Jesus Acknowledges and Rewards Genuine Faith that Reaches Out to Him in Desperation (Mark 5:30-34) Main Point: Jesus acknowledges and rewards genuine faith that reaches out to Him in desperation. Key Points: Jesus' awareness of power leaving Him when the woman touches His garment. His inquiry about who touched Him, acknowledging the woman's act of faith. Jesus' affirmation of the woman's faith and His declaration of her healing and restoration. Takeaway/Applicational Points: Embrace your desperation and turn to Jesus for healing and restoration in every area of your life. Have faith in Jesus' power to bring healing and restoration, even in the most hopeless situations. Reach out to Jesus in genuine faith, knowing that He acknowledges and rewards those who come to Him in desperation. Trust in Jesus' ability to see and respond to your needs, believing that He is willing and able to bring about miraculous transformation in your life. Encourage one another to step out in faith, believing that Jesus is the source of our healing and restoration.