Sermon Bible Commentary - Mark 5:28
Mark 5:28 The spiritual value of the near and visible. The afflicted woman did not invoke the whole power of the Godhead; she said that a mere touch was enough. She believed that the Divine element penetrated and vitalised the outward and visible covering, so much so that to touch the clothes was to touch God Himself. The idea is that we need far less proof of God's existence and beneficence than we often demand. Apply this thought. I. To spiritual existences. If I touch but a grain of sand, I... read more
Sermon Bible Commentary - Mark 5:25-34
Mark 5:25-34 I. Human extremity the woman had suffered many years, and had spent all. II. Human earnestness though much people thronged the Saviour, and she was weak, yet she found her way to the Healer. III. Divine sensitiveness. Jesus Christ knew the difference between mere pressure and the touch of loving faith. IV. Public confession. Thankfulness should always be courageous and explicit. Parker, City Temple, 1871, p. 93. References: Mark 5:25-34 . H. M. Luckock, Footprints of the Son of... read more