The Mission Of Grace
Mark 5:1-8
1 So they arrived at the other side of the lake, in the region of the Gerasenes. 2 When Jesus climbed out of the boat, a man possessed by an evil spirit came out from the tombs to meet Him. 3 This man lived in the burial caves and could no longer be restrained, even with a chain. 4 Whenever he was put into chains and shackles—as he often was—he snapped the chains from his wrists and smashed the shackles. No one was strong enough to subdue him. 5 Day and night he wandered among the burial caves and in the hills, howling and cutting himself with sharp stones. 6 When Jesus was still some distance away, the man saw Him, ran to meet Him, and bowed low before Him. 7 With a shriek, he screamed, “Why are You interfering with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In the name of God, I beg You, don’t torture me!” 8 For Jesus had already said to the spirit, “Come out of the man, you evil spirit.”
Mark 5:1-8 [NLT]
3 Lessons From Jesus’ Mission Of Grace.
1. He Was Driven By Grace.
35 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” 36 So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed)....1 So they arrived at the other side of the lake, in the region of the Gerasenes.
Mark 4:35-36, 5:1 [NLT]
16 You didn’t choose Me. I chose you.
John 15:16 [NLT]
10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”
Luke 19:10 [NLT]
2. He Released Deliverance By Grace.
2 When Jesus climbed out of the boat, a man possessed by an evil spirit came out from the tombs to meet Him. 3 This man lived in the burial caves and could no longer be restrained, even with a chain. 4 Whenever he was put into chains and shackles—as he often was—he snapped the chains from his wrists and smashed the shackles. No one was strong enough to subdue him. 5 Day and night he wandered among the burial caves and in the hills, howling and cutting himself with sharp stones.
Mark 5:2-5 [NLT]
23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.
Proverbs 4:23 [NLT]
26 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.
Ezekiel 36:26 [NLT]
3. He Appointed Us To Declare His Grace.
16 Then those who had seen what happened told the others about the demon-possessed man and the pigs. 17 And the crowd began pleading with Jesus to go away and leave them alone. 18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon possessed begged to go with Him. 19 But Jesus said, “No, go home to your family, and tell them everything the Lord has done for you and how merciful He has been.” 20 So the man started off to visit the Ten Towns of that region and began to proclaim the great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed at what he told them.
Mark 5:16-20 [NLT]
54 The people recognized Jesus at once, 55 and they ran throughout the whole area, carrying sick people on mats to wherever they heard He was. 56 Wherever He went—in villages, cities, or the countryside—they brought the sick out to the marketplaces. They begged Him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of His robe, and all who touched Him were healed.
Mark 6:54-56 [NLT]
