Pastor Demetric Felton Sr. July 25, 2021

Faith That Moves The Hand Jesus

Mark 7:24-30

Key Truth: Jesus honors the persistent prayer of a desperate, humble, and faithful follower.

The Story: Jesus Called Her What?

1. Jesus was making a point about the priorities of His ministry,

not the character of the woman.

2. Jesus was also testing the faith of the woman. Matthew 15:22

A. The woman was unwilling to walk away from her miracle

because of her desperation, humility, and confidence.

3. Jesus was teaching an important lesson to His disciples.

A. No one is beyond the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 15:23

What Are We Seeking? Hebrews 11:6

1. Are you seeking a miracle worker or a Lord?

2. Anyone who places faith in Jesus Christ can expect Him to act

on their behalf.

3. Jesus Christ’s delay doesn’t mean His denial.

A. God sometimes test our faith as we humbly await His

gracious action.

4. How humble are you willing to become to see God work in

your life? James 4:6-8

Taking It Beyond The Walls: Thank Jesus Christ who offers grace to all people. Ask for His help to be faithful in our prayer life, being careful to humbly give Him all the credit for answered prayers.

Food For Thought

Read Mark 7:24-26: What is the significance of the description of the woman? Why is her background important in this story?

What social barriers are crossed by the woman and by Jesus in this story? What does this reveal to us about Jesus?

How would you describe the attitude of the woman as she approached Jesus? What attitudes should we exhibit when approaching Jesus?

What do you need to change in your attitude toward God when approaching Him?

What prayer requests have you abandoned that you need to humbly resubmit to God?

Read 2 Kings 5:1-14: Why was Naaman willing to walk away from his miracle? What was God teaching Naaman through the instructions of Elisha the prophet?

Who in your life needs deliverance from sin and its influence in their life? What specific requests to Jesus do you need to make on their behalf?