Mark 1:40-45

1. Let us try to realize the dreadful nature of the disease which Jesus cured.
2. Let us learn the wondrous and almighty power of the Lord Jesus Christ.
3. Let us learn that there is a time to be silent about the work of Christ, as well as a time to speak.

"Blessed indeed is he who has learned that he is a spiritual leper, and a bad, wicked, sinful creature! To know our disease is one step towards a cure."

"The chief of sinners may yet be brought near to God by the blood and Spirit of Christ. Men are not lost, because they are too bad to be saved, but because they will not come to Christ that He may save them."

Questions:

1. Do we know ourselves to be sinners or those who just make mistakes from time-to-time? The wrong diagnosis will mean no correct cure.

2. Do we have family members or friends we do not believe could be saved? Have we stopped praying for them? Might we need to remember the words “with God all things are possible” and press on?

3. Are we inclined to be silent or outspoken about our Lord? Are we aware of times when one may be called for than the other? What does this present time or even a particular situation call for?