Wednesday 8 February 2017

Tuesday: 4th Week in Ordinary Time-A

Gospel: Mark 5:21-43: Little girl I tell you get up.

The Approaches that lay hold Jesus’ authority: How to approach Jesus

How can a person lay hold of Jesus and his power? This passage deals with the desperate and hopeless person; it shows how the desperate person can approach Jesus and secure his help in any situation.
1.     The crowds gathered around Jesus (v.21)
2.     Scene 1: A rulers desperate approach (22-26)
a.     A selfless attitude
b.    A humble attitude
c.      A pleading attitude3
d.    An extant and believing attitude
e.      The result: Jesus grants the desperate request
3.     Scene 2: A woman’s hopeless approach (25-34)
a.     A last resort attitude
b.    A shy, embarrassed, unworthy attitude
c.      An expectant, believing attitude
d.    A confessing attitude
i.                   The cost of service to Jesus
ii.                 The 3insensitivity of the disciples
iii.              The confession of the woman
iv.              The result: Jesus grants the hopeless request
4.     Scene 3: A ruler’s believing approach (35-43)
a.     Not a fearful, despairing attitude
i.                   Devastating circumstances
ii.                 The answer to the terrible circumstances: Jesus’ challenge
b.    Not a wailing, whining attitude
i.                   Social customs and influences: to express hopelessness
ii.                 The answer: Jesus’ comfort and assurances
c.      Not a sarcastic, sceptical attitude
d.    An obedient attitude: the parents follow Jesus despite the sarcasm
e.      Jesus grants the believer’s request
i.                   The power of Jesus
ii.                 The amazement of the family
iii.              The thoughtfulness of Jesus

Thought: It is the sense of unworthiness and hopelessness that touches the heart of Jesus. (Ps 34:18; 51:17)

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