Breaking Barriers

Mark 5: 21-43

Hook

The Title of this passage is called: Breaking Barriers

We are going to

-Intro- Story of patient in ER reaching out for a hand

-In our deepest, darkest moments we are all desperate for hope. We all want someone to be by our side when our greatest fears are in front of us. For many of you, you might have experienced this kind of fear.

Book

-Context

-Mark’s Narrative

This passage, at the beginning of Mark’s Gospel is also the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.

-Jesus’ ministry

-Point of 4 healings

-Tension

-Jarius vs. Woman

Rich and noble vs outcast and poor

Fear drives all people to Jesus regardless of standards or placement of life. Hope is freely given to all those who trust in Jesus.

-Delay or divine intervention

Why does Jesus stop to discuss with the crowd the woman’s choice to touch him when there is an immediate need going on?

-Breaking Barriers (GTT)

Look

Imperfect Faith

2. Faith over fear

3. Power of Christ

It is interesting the phrase from Jesus not through Jesus.

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