Being The BEST Father You CAN

SERIES:
BEING A GREAT PERSON FOR A GREAT GOD

Mark 5:21-24, 35-43; Selected Scriptures
By
D.Z. Cofield, Th.M, D.Min.
June 19, 2022

Scripture Reading

Proverbs 1:1-9 (ESV) – The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of
Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,
3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—
5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands
obtain guidance, 6 to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the
wise and their riddles. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of
knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 Hear, my son, your
father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, 9 for they are a
graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.

1. As a real father you must SEEK God

Mark 5:21-22 (ESV) – And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to
the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the
sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and
seeing him, he fell at his feet

2. As a real father you must SUBMIT yourself to The LORD.

Mark 5:22-23 (ESV) – Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue,
Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet 23 and implored him
earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay
your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.”

3. As a real father you must make your SUPPLICATION known to
The LORD.

Mark 5:22-24 (ESV) – Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue,
Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet 23 and implored him
earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay
your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.” 24 And he went
with him. And a great crowd followed him and thronged about him.

A. TRUST The LORD with your FAMILY.

Mark 5:22-24 (ESV) – Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue,
Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet 23 and implored him
earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay
your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.” 24 And he went
with him. And a great crowd followed him and thronged about him.

B. TRUST The LORD with HIS TIMING.

Mark 5:35-43 (ESV) – While he was still speaking, there came from the
ruler’s house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the
Teacher any further?” 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the
ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” 37 And he allowed no
one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James.
38 They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus saw a
commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 And when he had
entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping?
The child is not dead but sleeping.” 40 And 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. 41 Taking her by the hand he
said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.”
42 And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve
years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement.
43 And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them
to give her something to eat.

4. As a real father you must INTRODUCE your FAMILY to The LORD.

Mark 5:35-43 (ESV) – While he was still speaking, there came from the
ruler’s house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the
Teacher any further?” 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the
ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” 37 And he allowed no
one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James.
38 They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus saw a
commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 And when he had
entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping?
The child is not dead but sleeping.” 40 And 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. 41 Taking her by the hand he
said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.”
42 And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve
years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement.
43 And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them
to give her something to eat.

Questions To Consider

1. How did your mother and father take care of you when you were
sick?
2. When has the Lord ever healed you or someone you knew?
3. What does it take to make you go to The LORD with a situation?
4. What keeps you from coming to Jesus when you face difficulties in
life?
5. How would you compare your faith to the faith of Jairus?
6. How does Jesus’ treatment of Jairus offer comfort to you today?
7. What do you need to do to believe God can do what you need done,
even when your situation gets worse instead of better?
8. Why do you think Jesus only took the child’s mother and father in the
room with Him, along with Peter, James and John?
9. In what situation in your life do you need to believe and apply Jesus’
words, “Don’t be afraid, just believe”?
10. What attitude, or action, do you need to change in your own life in
light of the fact that Jesus can respond miraculously to your needs?
11. What is one fear you can ask the Lord to help you face this week?
12. What can you do this week to show your faith in the Lord?