How does Mark 5:30 connect with God's omniscience in Psalm 139:1-4? Scripture Passages “At once Jesus was aware that power had gone out from Him. Turning around in the crowd, He asked, ‘Who touched My garments?’” “O LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, O LORD.” Shared Themes of Divine Knowledge • Immediate awareness—Jesus “was aware” the moment power went out; the psalmist says the LORD “knows” before a word is spoken. • Personal focus—Jesus singles out one hidden touch in a pressing crowd; Psalm 139 portrays God tracking each movement and thought of an individual life. • Comprehensive scope—The Lord in Psalm 139 sees actions, thoughts, and words; Jesus perceives an invisible act of faith and the unseen transfer of healing power. How Mark 5:30 Reveals Christ’s Omniscience • Supernatural perception: No human senses could detect one touch amid many, yet Jesus knows the precise spiritual transaction that just occurred. • Volitional awareness: His knowledge is not passive; He intentionally turns and addresses the situation, demonstrating control over what He knows and how He uses it. • Purposeful disclosure: By asking, “Who touched My garments?” Jesus draws the woman into public confession, confirming both her healing and His identity. The question highlights His knowledge rather than His ignorance. Interlocking Truths: Jesus as the LORD of Psalm 139 • The psalm attributes exhaustive knowledge to the LORD; the Gospel shows that same quality in Jesus, identifying Him with the covenant God of Israel. • Psalm 139 celebrates a God who is near and attentive; Mark 5 portrays Jesus walking among people with that same intimate awareness. • The consistency of character—omniscient in the Old Testament, omniscient in the Incarnate Son—underscores the unchanging nature of God (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). Supporting Witness from the Rest of Scripture • John 2:24-25: “He Himself knew what was in man.” • John 4:17-18, 29: Jesus recounts the Samaritan woman’s past, leading her to testify, “He told me everything I ever did.” • Colossians 2:3: “In Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” • Hebrews 4:13: “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.” Living in the Light of an All-Knowing Savior • Comfort—He already understands each hidden need, so believers can approach Him with confidence (Hebrews 4:16). • Accountability—The same searching gaze that heals also calls for honest confession of sin (1 John 1:9). • Motivation for worship—The union of power and omniscience in Jesus inspires awe and thanksgiving (Revelation 5:12-13). • Encouragement for faith—No act of trust is lost in the crowd; the Savior notices every reach of faith and responds with grace. |
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