Prayer: Great healer, heal us. Amen.
Reading: Mark 5: 21-43 (Click to read text) Stop and GROW: After reading the text, discuss/ponder the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Book of Faith questions, which are part of Camp Mount Luther's GROW Time with campers. QUESTION 1: What scares, confuses, challenges, or doesn’t make sense to me in this text? QUESTION 2: What delights me in this text or is my favorite part of the story? QUESTION 3: What stories or memories does this text stir in me? QUESTION 4: What is God up to in this text? Reflection: Two things strike me as I read this story of Jesus’ healing a few people. First, I love the image of Jesus coming across the lake and there is a big crowd. Can you imagine if that were today? It would probably be a bunch of paparazzi trying to get a glimpse and good picture of Jesus! And then I am struck by the faith of those who sought out Jesus for healing. They wanted to be better and truly believed Jesus could take care of them. Do you think your faith is that strong? Jesus rewarded them for their faith. This story also reminds of one of the main things we learn during Pentecost- how Jesus is a healer. If you have a need to be healed- mentally, physically, or spiritually- go to Jesus with faith. He can restore you! --Chad Hersberger
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