Mark Chapter 5, Part 2: Rejection, Testimony, Baptism, and True Faith
Opening Prayer & Ministry Updates
Pastor Martin continues in prayer and thanksgiving.
- Prayer Requests: Susie, Deb (healing), Daisy & Rosie
- Youth Ministry: Great job by Youth Pastor Michelle Peacock and the youth
- Women’s Bible Study: Wednesdays at 9:30 AM
- Midweek Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
- 21-Day Fast: Begins Monday, March 2, 2026
- Today: Communion and Baptisms
Jesus’ Authority on Display
Mark chapter 5 reveals Jesus’ authority over demons, sickness, and death:
- The demon-possessed man delivered (Mark 5:1–20)
- The woman healed after 12 years of suffering
- Jairus’ daughter raised from the dead
Even Demons Recognize Jesus
Mark 5:6 – The demon-possessed man ran and worshiped Jesus.
Scripture confirms that even demons believe and tremble (James 2:19). One day, every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:5–11).
Why Did the People Reject Jesus?
Mark 5:14–17
After witnessing a miraculous deliverance, the people asked Jesus to leave.
Why?
- Fear of His power
- Loss of livelihood (swine)
- Preference for comfort over truth
This moment reveals how মানুষ can reject God even when confronted with undeniable truth.
A Transformed Life Becomes a Testimony
Mark 5:18–20
Instead of following Jesus physically, the healed man was sent to share his testimony.
He proclaimed what Jesus had done, and all marveled.
Our calling is the same—to share how Christ has transformed our lives.
What Is Baptism?
Matthew 28:18–20
Baptism is a command from Jesus and a public declaration of faith.
Meaning of Baptism
- Represents death to sin
- Burial with Christ
- Resurrection into new life
Romans 6:4 – We walk in newness of life.
Colossians 2:12 – Raised through faith in God’s power.
Salvation by Grace Through Faith
Romans 10:9–11 and Ephesians 2:8
Salvation is a gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ—not by works.
Our Calling as Believers
2 Corinthians 5:17–21
We are new creations and ambassadors for Christ, called to share the message of reconciliation.
Communion: Remembering Christ’s Sacrifice
1 Corinthians 11:23–26
Communion is more than remembrance—it is a proclamation of Jesus’ death and the reason He came: to reconcile us to God.
Conclusion
Mark 5 challenges us with two responses: rejection or transformation.
Like the healed man, we are called to go and tell what Jesus has done. Through baptism, communion, and faithful witness, we live out the Gospel in a world that often resists the truth.
Join us next week as we continue our verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Mark. Let us remain steadfast in faith, walk in love, and share the mercy of Christ — for He calls sinners to repentance and to life.
— Valley Christian Church
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