Don’t Be Afraid, Just Believe

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – April 5, 2020

 

Series Title: “Discovering Your Life in the Life of Jesus”

Today’s Title: “Don't Be Afraid, Just Believe”

Today’s Text: Mark 5:21-43

Gospel Parallels: Matthew 9:18-26, Luke 8:41-56

The Story of Jairus – A Desperate Father

 

What does this story teach us about Christ?

 

• Christ is Always Ready to Help the Humble

- native or foreigner

- man or woman

- old or young

- rich or poor

- privileged or oppressed

- Galatians 3:26-28

 

• Jesus Touched the “Unclean”, and the “Unclean” Touched Jesus

- Mark 1:40-42

- Some day we will “touch” again – we really need to

 

• The Word of Christ is Trustworthy

- who do we believe?

- do we believe God, that hope still lives?

- or do we believe the world, that hope is gone?

                - Romans 15:13

 

• Faith in Christ Requires Believing in What you Cannot See

- Will we live in fear of a life-taking force that we cannot see?

- OR will we live in faith of the life-giver whom we cannot see?

- 2 Corinthians 4:8-17