Show Notes
The need for human touch is one of our most basic, fundamental needs. We often find Jesus doing exactly that in the gospel of Mark. And just as you have five fingers with which you can touch the world around you, there are five stages to the healing touch of Jesus in this story. Let’s explore them.
I. The Condition (v. 40a) II. The Cry (v. 40b) III. The Compassion (v. 41) IV. The Cure (v. 42) V. The Command (vv. 43-45)
Learn Your Bible: Meditate on Jeremiah 17:14 and remind yourself that we serve Jehovah Rapha—the Lord who heals. Love Your Neighbor: How can you reflect the healing love of Jesus in a friend or loved one’s life this week? Live in Freedom: Surrender the broken and hurting places of your heart to the Lord and invite Him to bring healing and restore your joy and hope.
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