What can we learn about faith from the healing in Mark 7:35? Mark 7:35 — The Snapshot “Immediately his ears were opened and his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly.” Faith on Display in the Narrative • Friends brought the deaf man to Jesus (Mark 7:32); their action shows faith that Christ could do what no one else could. • The man submitted to being led away privately by Jesus (Mark 7:33), trusting without protest. • Jesus touched the man’s ears and tongue, then spoke “Ephphatha” (“Be opened!”); faith rested not in the method but in the Person. • Result was instant, complete, public—confirming that genuine faith is never misplaced when centered on the Lord. What the Miracle Teaches About Faith • Faith acts—bringing needs to Christ rather than merely discussing them. • Faith allows Christ to work His way, even when methods seem unusual. • Faith experiences immediacy: when God decides to move, nothing can hinder Him (Isaiah 55:11). • Faith leads to clarity: once the man believed, he “spoke plainly”; true faith opens both hearing and testimony (Psalm 40:3). Practical Application Today • Bring others to Jesus in prayer and deed; intercessory faith still matters (James 5:16). • Yield to Christ’s personal touch; He may separate you from the crowd to deepen trust. • Expect complete restoration—spiritually, emotionally, sometimes physically—because Jesus is still “the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). • Use your restored “tongue” to speak plainly of Christ’s power (2 Corinthians 4:13). Supporting Scriptures • Matthew 9:2—Friends’ faith prompts healing of the paralytic. • John 11:40—“Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” • Hebrews 11:6—“Without faith it is impossible to please God.” • Romans 10:17—“Faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” Takeaway Truths • Faith is demonstrated by bringing every impossible situation to Jesus. • Faith does not dictate procedure; it trusts His wisdom. • Faith receives immediate, life-altering results when God answers. • Faith, once rewarded, must proclaim openly what Christ has done. |
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