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The Grand Narrative: “An Untouchable healed?” (Mark 1:40-45)

“An Untouchable healed?” (Mark 1:40-45)

Published 10 Jan. 2026

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Designed for Personal Bible Study or for Bible Teaching

💥 Lessons Learned – Sins / Failures

  • 1️⃣ Society’s fear can drive people into isolation instead of compassion (Mk 1:40).
  • 2️⃣ Reputation-protection can keep us from helping the “untouchable” (Mk 1:41).
  • 3️⃣ Religious rules can be used to avoid people God wants us to love (Mk 1:41).
  • 4️⃣ Disobedience after blessing can create unintended consequences (Mk 1:44–45).
  • 5️⃣ We often underestimate how quickly news and influence spreads (Mk 1:45).

🏆 Lessons Learned – Successes / Spiritual Growth

  • 1️⃣ Desperation can become faith when we come to Jesus honestly (Mk 1:40).
  • 2️⃣ Jesus responds to broken people with compassion, not disgust (Mk 1:41).
  • 3️⃣ Jesus is willing and able to cleanse what no one else can (Mk 1:41–42).
  • 4️⃣ God’s healing restores dignity and community, not just health (Lev 14:2–3).
  • 5️⃣ True worship follows God’s rescue with gratitude and obedience (Mk 1:44).

🧭 Lessons Learned – Leadership Dynamics

  • 1️⃣ Christlike leaders move toward the outcast, not away (Mk 1:41).
  • 2️⃣ Leaders combine authority with compassion in moments of need (Mk 1:41–42).
  • 3️⃣ Wise leadership protects mission timing and focus (Mk 1:44–45).
  • 4️⃣ Leaders teach obedience to God’s Word, not impulsive reactions (Mk 1:44).
  • 5️⃣ One transformed life can impact whole towns and movements (Mk 1:45).