Mark 5:17 says, “17 And the crowd began pleading with Jesus to go away and leave them alone.”

But Mark 5:21 says, “21 Jesus got into the boat again and went back to the other side of the lake, where a large crowd gathered around him on the shore.

A despised Gospel will cross the water, and go where it will have better [reception]. (Matthew Henry’s Commentary)

Proverbs 11:30, “"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise."

Mark 5:21-43

  1. Jaurius: (Jesus took time to respond to a BIG request)

    1. When we ASK, Jesus responds! Prayer WORKS. (James 5:16)

    2. He made the laugh-ers, leave.

    3. He told them to get her something to eat.

    4. It’s about the ONE.

  2. The woman:

    1. He gave her BELONGING.

    2. He gave her EMPOWERMENT.

    3. He gave her REST.

    4. He gave her a NEW BEGINNING.

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