Moving from Fear to Faith (Hwy 33)

Fear is something that grips all of us. But it is not the way of life that Jesus would have for us. With his help, we can move from fear to faith. Text: Mark 5:21-34 Study questions: 1) Fear is something that we have all experienced, and probably more so in the last couple of years than ever before. Where do you see or experience fear within our culture? What impact does fear have on you or the people around you? 2) “When your fear is great, but your need is greater, that’s when you start to hear the message of the Kingdom of God.” What does this mean for you? Is there a time in your life that comes to mind after reading this? 3) There’s a obvious contrast between Jairus and the woman who bled. Jairus is an esteemed Jewish leader, and the woman is an outcast. And yet they both come to Jesus, because they know that only he can help them. Both Jairus and the woman overcame their fears of losing their place, and being even more isolated, respectively, and stepped into faith in Christ. What’s the main thing that sticks out for you from this story? How can we emulate their step of faith in our lives? 4) Jesus calls the woman his daughter. He gives her an identity and in doing so, he is telling her that she is seen, loved, and known. How often do you think of the fact that you are a son or daughter of Christ? How does it make you feel to know that you are his child?