Mark 7:24-37 – The Power of Gospel Grace

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My Bible study notes for Wednesday night, Aug 5. Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the sermon. They are provided as an outline each week for our Tabernacle Church family. You can find Sermon Notes, Family Devotional Guides, Prayer List, and other resources at our Church Website.

Mark 7:24–37

Introduction

  • Jesus confronts the Pharisees over external religion (7:1–23).
  • He exposes the real problem… the sinful heart.
  • Jesus now enters Gentile territory.
  • Two miracles reveal the power of gospel grace.
  • Jesus welcomes the outsider, restores the broken, and leads people to worship.

Humble Faith – vv. 24–30

Jesus responds to a Gentile woman whose faith rests completely in His mercy.

Jesus Enters Tyre (v. 24)

  • Jesus enters Gentile territory.
  • He seeks privacy.
  • His presence cannot remain hidden.

A Gentile Woman Seeks Jesus (vv. 25–26)

  • She comes to Jesus.
  • She falls at His feet.
  • She pleads for her daughter.

Jesus Responds to Her Faith (vv. 27–30)

  • Jesus tests her faith.
  • She responds with humility.
  • Jesus delivers her daughter.

Jesus welcomes all who come to Him in humble faith. His grace is greater than every barrier.

Divine Power – vv. 31–36

Jesus restores a man who cannot hear or speak, revealing His authority over the brokenness of sin.

A Man Is Brought to Jesus (vv. 31–32)

  • A deaf man is brought to Jesus.
  • The people ask Jesus to touch him.

Jesus Heals the Man (vv. 33–35)

  • Jesus takes him aside.
  • He touches him.
  • He says, “Ephphatha.”
  • The man is immediately healed.

Jesus Commands Silence (v. 36)

  • Jesus commands silence.
  • The people continue proclaiming Him.

Jesus alone can restore what sin has broken.

Astonished Worship – v. 37

The crowd responds with amazement and declares the greatness of Jesus.

The Crowd Responds

  • They are amazed.
  • They proclaim His works.
  • They confess, “He has done all things well.”

The Miracle Reveals the Messiah

  • Jesus fulfills God’s promises.
  • Jesus reveals God’s glory.
  • Jesus restores what sin has broken.

Jesus’ grace leads us to worship Him and faithfully make Him know

The What Now?

  • Come to Jesus with humble faith.
  • Trust His grace to restore what sin has broken.
  • Worship Christ as the promised Messiah.
  • Share the hope of the gospel this week.

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