Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 5:14? 2. How does Mark 5:14 demonstrate the power of Jesus over evil spirits? 3. What can we learn about Jesus' authority from Mark 5:14? 4. How does Mark 5:14 connect to other miracles in the Gospels? 5. How should believers respond to witnessing Jesus' power, as seen in Mark 5:14? 6. What actions can we take to share Jesus' authority over evil today? 7. Why did the herdsmen flee after witnessing the miracle in Mark 5:14? 8. How does Mark 5:14 challenge our understanding of Jesus' authority over spirits? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Mark 5:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 5? 11. Mark 5:14–17: If a massive herd of drowned pigs caused such a stir, why is there no historical or archaeological evidence of it? 12. What did "My name is Legion" signify for the demons? 13. Did Herod want to kill John the Baptist? Yes (Matthew 14:5) No. It was Herodias, the wife of Herod who wanted to kill him. But Herod knew that he was a righteous man and kept him safe (Mark 6:20) 14. Jesus saw a man sitat the tax collectors office and called him to be his disciple. What was his name? Matthew (Matthew 9:9) Levi (Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27) Discussion Questions 1. How does the reaction of those tending the pigs challenge us to share our experiences of God's work in our lives with others?2. In what ways does the authority of Jesus over evil spirits in Mark 5:14 encourage you in your personal spiritual battles? 3. Reflect on a time when you witnessed or experienced a "miracle" or significant work of God. How did you respond, and how did it impact your faith? 4. What are some potential "costs" of following Jesus in your life, and how can you trust God to provide for you despite these sacrifices? 5. How can the community's response to Jesus' miracle in Mark 5:14 inspire you to engage with your own community in sharing the gospel?1. How does Jesus' authority over demonic powers, as seen in the healing of the demon-possessed man, affect your understanding of His power? 2. How does the healed demoniac's response provide a model for us after we experience Jesus' transformation in our lives? 3. What does the healing of the woman with the issue of blood reveal about Jesus' attitude towards social outcasts? 4. How can Jairus's approach to Jesus in his moment of desperation guide us when we face desperate situations? 5. In what ways can the healing of the woman with the issue of blood encourage you to approach Jesus with faith and expect healing? 6. How does the reaction of the crowd differ in each miracle, and what does this tell us about public perceptions of Jesus? 7. What is the significance of Jesus' words, "Don't be afraid; just believe," in the context of Jairus's daughter and our own lives? 8. How does the compassion and power of Jesus displayed in Mark 5 influence your relationship with Him? 9. How does the transformation of the demon-possessed man inspire you to believe in Jesus' ability to transform lives today? 10. How can we demonstrate faith like the woman with the issue of blood in our everyday lives? 11. How can we use our own 'healing' experiences to spread the good news like the demon-possessed man did in the Decapolis? 12. How does the resurrection of Jairus's daughter expand our understanding of Jesus' authority over life and death? 13. What does the response of Jairus's household to his daughter's resurrection teach us about responding to miracles? 14. How can we develop faith like Jairus in our prayer life? 15. In what ways can the faith of the woman and Jairus serve as examples for us in today's world? 16. How might you have reacted if you were a part of the crowd witnessing these miracles? 17. What steps can you take to bring about healing and restoration in your community, inspired by Jesus' actions in Mark 5? 18. In the face of skeptics or people who laugh, like in the case of Jairus's daughter, how can you continue to maintain your faith? 19. How does Jesus' interaction with the woman suffering from bleeding challenge societal norms then and now? 20. How do these stories inform your understanding of Jesus' compassion, and how can you demonstrate similar compassion in your interactions with others? Links Mark 5:14 NIVMark 5:14 NLT Mark 5:14 ESV Mark 5:14 NASB Mark 5:14 KJV Mark 5:14 Commentaries Bible Hub |



