Tag Archives: Mark 5

miracles and ministry

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 5:40 – 43 40 And they ridiculed him. But he threw them all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him, and entered where the child was. 41 He took her by the … Continue reading →

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time to trust Jesus

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 5:35-39 35 While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader’s house saying, “Your daughter is dead. Why still annoy the teacher?” 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do … Continue reading →

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your suffering is over

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 5:29-34 29 Just then her haemorrhage stopped; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. 30 Instantly aware that power had gone out from him, Jesus turned around in the crowd and said, “Who … Continue reading →

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the right rescuer

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

  Mark 5:21-28 21 When Jesus had crossed over [in the boat] again to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. 22 Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus … Continue reading →

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and Jesus refused

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 5:14-20 14 The herdsmen ran off and told this to those in the city and in the country. Then people came to see what it was that had happened. 15 They came to Jesus and saw the former demoniac … Continue reading →

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Legion’s number

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 5:6-13 6 Seeing Jesus from far away, he rushed and bowed down before him; 7 then he shrieked with a loud voice, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the highest God? I beg you — … Continue reading →

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the challenge of the unconfinable

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 5:1-5 1 Then they came into the other side of the sea, into the region of the Gerasenes. 2 And when he had stepped out of the boat, just then a man coming out of the tombs[1] with an … Continue reading →

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disciples: faith overcomes fear

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 4:35-5:43.  In this group of stories, the disciples learn that Jesus has great power, and that their faith in him should help them to overcome irrational fear.       A great windstorm threatens to capsize the boat where … Continue reading →

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