Mark 5:21-34

Mark 5:21-34

1. Let us mark what misery sin has brought into the world.
2. Let us mark how different are the feelings with which people draw near to Christ.
3. Let us mark how immediate and instantaneous was the cure which this woman received.
4. Let us mark how much it becomes Christians to confess before men the benefit they receive from Christ.
5. Let us mark how precious a grace is faith.

"The Savior of the Christian is always set before us as gentle, and easy to be entreated, the healer of the broken hearted, the refuge of the weak and helpless, the comforter of the distressed, the sick man's best friend. And is not this just the Savior that human nature needs?"

"One touch of real faith can do more for the soul than a hundred self-imposed austerities. One look at Jesus is more efficacious than years of sackcloth and ashes. May we never forget this to our dying day! Personal application to Christ is the real secret of peace with God."

"Faith brings an empty hand, receives everything, and can give nothing in return."

Questions:

1. Dear friend, do we see every racking pain, every loathsome infirmity, every humbling weakness in our world and hate the sin that is its ultimate source? Or are we prone to question and doubt God’s goodness instead?

2. Are we those who have come to Christ and found true benefit in Him – His steadfast love, peace and joy – or are we like the crowds who are just curious? Do we, like the woman, continue to strive to find these benefits in our own works or earthly remedies, or by looking to Jesus with faith?

3. Are we willing to acknowledge Christ and tell others what He has done for our souls? If not, why? Have we forgotten that if we are not ashamed of Him, He will not be ashamed of us?

4. Beloved friend, do you really believe, having, with empty hands, received what the Lord has said and walk by that same faith?