Mark 7:34-8:10 In this section, Mark gives three accounts of the ministry of Jesus among the Gentiles. Initially, in Tyre, a Gentile woman comes before Jesus and on her knees, pleads with Jesus to deliver her daughter from the demon that possesses her. Jesus delivers her daughter after she responds with a demonstrable faith. Jesus then heals a man who is deaf and mute, healing him in a way that ministers to him personally. Finally, Jesus feeds a group of 4,000 hungry Gentiles, who have stayed for three days to hear the teaching of Jesus. Throughout this section, Mark demonstrates clearly that Jesus can do anything, nothing is too hard for him. Do you trust that he can do anything in your life? Do you trust that Jesus can help every need in your life?
The gospel of Mark focuses on the gospel of Jesus, who is the Son of God. Jesus is the Christ, the promised one from God. Mark refers to Jesus as the Son of Man, emphasizing his humanity and the Son of God which emphasizes his deity. The influence of Peter or the teaching of Peter is the foundation of the gospel of Mark. Mark writes to explain Jesus to unbelievers and to call believers to know him and live like him. Mark emphasizes Jesus as a servant, a quality believers should emulate. Mark also emphasizes the discipleship of Jesus. Jesus discipled his followers. Mark hopes to demonstrate the good news (gospel) of Jesus to the world, because he is the Son of God.
