The Attentiveness of God
From Second City Sermons by Second City Church
March 10, 2026 · 2 min · Season 5 · Episode 9
About this episode
This episode explores Jesus' attentiveness to individual needs through two stories from Mark 7.
Two stories from Mark 7 reveal Jesus' remarkable attentiveness to individual needs. When a Syrophoenician woman begged for her daughter's healing, Jesus' seemingly harsh response actually revealed her deep faith and understanding of God's abundant grace. In healing a deaf man, Jesus used private, gentle methods that showed dignity and personal care. Both encounters demonstrate that Jesus meets each person exactly where they are, speaking their language and addressing their specific circumstances. This challenges us to examine our own attentiveness to others and consider how we need to hear from Jesus today.
Topics covered
- attentiveness
- faith
- healing
- individual needs
- grace
- personal care
Keywords
- Jesus
- attentiveness
- healing
- faith
- grace
- Syrophoenician woman
- Mark 7
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Mark
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