Do Not Be Afraid, Only Believe | Mark 5:35 –43 | Studies in the Gospel of Mark (Ep. 14) The house was chaos. Mourners filled the air with wailing. Neighbors pressed in. Death had taken Jairus’ daughter. But when Jesus walked in, everything changed. In this episode, we continue the story of Jairus, the synagogue ruler who fell at Jesus’ feet begging for his little girl’s life. Too late, the message came: “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” But Jesus answers with words that still echo today: “Do not be afraid. Only believe.” 📖 Anchor Text: Mark 5:35 –43 (NKJV)

🔍 Themes Covered: Jesus’ authority over death Fear vs. faith in the face of loss First-century funeral practices and cultural background The power of Jesus’ personal touch and words (“Talitha, cumi”)

✨ Key Takeaways: Faith confronts fear when hope seems gone. Jesus clears away the noise of doubt and mockery. For Him, death is sleep — awaiting His voice. Resurrection is personal: He calls us by name.

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