Mark 5:1-43

Mark reports three miracles in chapter 5. First, there is the healing of a demonic man on the east side of the Sea of Galilee. Then, back on the west side, a healing of a woman who had been sick for 12 years. Finally, the raising to life of a twelve-year-old girl. Each person was in a desperate situation. These three incidents show Jesus’ authority, compassion, and power.

MARK 5: AUTHORITY. COMPASSION. POWER

 

The Authority of Jesus (Mark 5:1-20)

 

The man was desperate. Possessed by many demons, he lived among the tombs screaming and shrieking throughout the day and night. Too strong to be chained or shackled, he roamed naked through the area and cut himself with sharp stones. Then, he met Jesus. Jesus cast out the demons and allowed them to enter a herd of pigs. The man was transformed, but the townspeople were more concerned about money than miracles. They asked Jesus to leave the area. The formerly demon-possessed man spread the news of Jesus throughout the area.

 

The Compassion of Jesus (Mark 5:21-32)

 

The woman was desperate. For 12 years, she had suffered from a “discharge of blood.” The illness caused her to be “unclean” and live as a social outcast. She had spent all her money on physicians, but their remedies only resulted in her declining health. She was physically and emotionally weak. Her last hope was Jesus. Her faith, demonstrated by touching Jesus’ robe, healed her body and soul. Jesus said, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering (Mark 5:34)

 

The Power of Jesus (Mark 5:33-43)

 

Jairus was desperate; his daughter was dying. All his wealth and prestige as a leader in the synagogue couldn’t save her. He fell at Jesus’ feet pleading for healing. On the way to his house, the reports came that the daughter had died, but Jesus was not deterred. He raised Jairus’ daughter from the dead demonstrating his power over death itself.  

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