But Jesus would not allow him. "Go home to your own people," He said, "and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy He has shown you." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 5:19? 2. How can we "declare...what great things the Lord has done" in our lives? 3. Why is it important to share personal testimonies as seen in Mark 5:19? 4. How does Mark 5:19 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. What obstacles might prevent us from sharing God's work in our lives? 6. How can Mark 5:19 inspire us to evangelize within our own communities? 7. What does Mark 5:19 reveal about Jesus' view on personal testimony? 8. How does Mark 5:19 emphasize the importance of sharing personal experiences with God? 9. Why does Jesus instruct the healed man to tell his family in Mark 5:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 5? 11. What does 'come as you are' mean? 12. Why do you hypocritically ignore justice, mercy, and faithfulness? 13. How many demoniacs were in the Gerasene region? 14. Why do exorcisms resemble psychiatric conditions rather than supernatural events? Discussion Questions 1. How does the healed man's desire to follow Jesus physically compare to our own desires to serve Him, and how can we discern His specific calling for us?2. In what ways can you share your personal testimony of God's work in your life with those around you? 3. How does understanding the cultural and geographical context of Decapolis enhance our appreciation of the Gospel's reach? 4. What are some practical ways to highlight God's mercy in your conversations with others? 5. How can your personal transformation in Christ impact your community, and what steps can you take to be a more effective witness?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 5:19 NIVMark 5:19 NLT Mark 5:19 ESV Mark 5:19 NASB Mark 5:19 KJV Mark 5:19 Commentaries Bible Hub |



