“Do Not Fear, Only Believe”
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“Do Not Fear, Only Believe”

Mark 5:35–42  (ID: 2702)

Jairus’s situation seemed hopeless. His daughter died before he could reach Jesus for help. Yet Jesus instructed him to keep on trusting Him, then brought the young girl back to life. We too may face seemingly hopeless difficulties. Alistair Begg challenges us not to allow circumstances to overturn our faith but to use our faith in Christ as a basis upon which to face our circumstances.

Series Containing This Sermon

A Study in Mark, Volume 2

Parables and Miracles Mark 3:7–6:6 Series ID: 14102


35While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler's house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” 36But overhearing5 what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” 37And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. 38They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus6 saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” 40And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child's father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. 41Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” 42And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement.

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Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service.

Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.