Mark 5 · Grade 4
Three Who Were Helpless
Read and Think
Mark 5 shows Jesus' power in three desperate situations. In the country of the Gadarenes, a man with an unclean spirit lived among the tombs. No one could control him. When Jesus asked his name, the spirit answered, "Legion," for there were many. Jesus cast them out, and they entered a herd of pigs that rushed into the sea. The townspeople found the man clothed and in his right mind, but they were afraid and asked Jesus to leave. Jesus sent the man home to tell what the Lord had done.
A woman had suffered bleeding for twelve years and spent all she had on doctors. Believing that touching Jesus' clothes would heal her, she touched Him in the crowd and was healed immediately. Jesus called her "Daughter" and said her faith had made her well.
Meanwhile, Jairus's little daughter died. Jesus told him, "Don't be afraid, only believe." Taking Peter, James and John, He entered the house, took the child by the hand, and said, "Talitha cumi!" She rose and walked, and Jesus told them to give her something to eat.
Show What You Know
How was the man from the tombs different after Jesus helped him?
What had the woman tried before coming to Jesus?
What did Jesus call the woman, and why is that meaningful?
What did Jesus tell the parents to do after raising their daughter?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- cast them out, and they entered a herd of pigs that rushed into the sea.
- Jesus sent the man home to what the Lord had done.
- A woman had suffered bleeding for years and spent all she had on doctors.
Think About It
The man Jesus helped wanted to follow Him, but Jesus sent him home to tell his family. Who could you tell about what God has done for you?
Jesus told Jairus, Don't be afraid, only believe, even after the worst news. How can that help you in hard times?
Memory Verse
“He didn’t allow him, but said to him, “Go to your house, to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you and how he had mercy on you.””
Mark 5:19 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How do these stories show Jesus has power over sickness and even death?
- What has God done for you that you could share?
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