Epistle for December 4, 2009
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Dr. Dan Hite, President FreeWay Foundation December 4, 2009
Acts Of Faith And Unusual Healings
(Mark 5:1-43)
Dr. Curt Scarborough
I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Jesus healed the demon-possessed man in the country
of the Gadarenes, vv. 1-15.
2. The citizens of that region begged Jesus to depart, vv. 16-20.
3. Jesus raised a dead young girl to life, vv. 21-24, 35-43.
4. Jesus healed a woman who touched the hem of His garment,
vv. 25-34.
II. Meditation: on some unusual healings in the New Testament
1. The woman touched Jesus' garment and was made well, vv. 24-34;
others followed her example, Mark 6:56; Matthew 14:36.
2. Peter's shadow touched the sick . . . all were healed, Acts 5:12-16.
3. Paul's handkerchiefs and aprons were placed upon sick persons
and they were healed, Acts 19:11-12.
4. The disciples and others anointed the sick with oil and they were
healed, Mark 6:13; James 5:14-16.
III. Revelation: on these examples, all of which involved active faith
1. The woman's FAITH in God caused her to reach out and touch
Jesus' garment, v. 34.
2. The people's (believers') FAITH caused them to bring the sick close
to Peter so his shadow could fall on them and they would be
healed, Acts 5:15.
3. The FAITH believers had in God caused them to take cloth items
from Paul and bring healing to others, Acts 19:11-12.
4. Jesus' disciples (Mark 6:13) and elders of the church (James 5:14-16)
used oil to anoint and heal the sick . . . by FAITH.
NOTE: these people had FAITH IN GOD not the cloth, the shadow, or the oil!
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Reach out in faith to Jesus, believing that He has the power to meet my
every need when I touch Him.
2. In faith, bring sin-sick, hurting, and dying people into the presence and
under the influence of Jesus Christ, Who will make them whole.
3. Take material things (tangible examples of God's power, acted out
parables, testimonies) to unbelievers to assist them in receiving, by faith,
God's spiritual blessings.
4. Anoint the sick with oil (representing the Holy Spirit), praying with faith
for God to heal them.
Come Aside . . . And Rest A While
(Mark 6:1-56)
Dr. Curt Scarborough
I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Jesus was rejected by the citizens of His hometown, Nazareth, vv. 1-6.
2. Jesus instructed and sent out the Twelve Disciples; they
preached repentance, cast out demons, and healed the sick, vv. 7-13.
3. John the Baptist was beheaded by King Herod, vv. 14-29.
4. Jesus miraculously fed the five thousand, vv. 30-44.
5. Jesus walked on the Sea of Galilee, vv. 45-52.
6. Jesus healed multitudes of people everywhere He went, vv. 53-56.
II. Meditation: on verse 31
"Come aside . . .
by yourselves . . .
to a deserted place . . .
and rest a while, Mark 6:31
III. Revelation: on why Christians should "retreat"
1. To follow Jesus' example,
2. To give God a chance to work, Proverbs 8:17; Hebrews 11:6.
3. To expose our spiritual need, Jeremiah 29:13; Acts 3:19.
4. To return to our first love, Solomon 3:2; Revelation 2:4.
5. To spend time with Jesus, Proverbs 8:17; John 21:15-17.
6. To drink deeply of the Fountain of Life, Psalm 63:1; John 7:37.
7. To refresh our physical bodies, Isaiah 40:31; Mark 6:31.
8. To renew our minds, Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 3:1-2.
9. To learn to hear His voice, John 10:27; Galatians 5:25.
10. To become a better leader, Daniel 9:3-4; Galatians 1:17; 2:1.
11. To become a better minister, Philippians 2:17; II Timothy 4:6.
12. To personally experience God, Psalm 27:8; Isaiah 55:6-13.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Allow time for the healing of life's cuts and bruises.
2. Be strengthened by the presence of the Lord.
3. Drink of the Holy Spirit's refreshing river of living water.
4. Be still and listen for God's voice
5. Worship and re-dedicate myself for ministry.
6. Bury my dead past; leave it and march on with God.
7. Engage the enemy in spiritual warfare.
What can I give Him,
Poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd
I would bring a lamb.
If I were a Wise Man
I would do my part.
Yet what can I give Him?
I give Him my heart.
--Christina Rossetti
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