The Paul Tripp Podcast 1008. Say Nothing | Mark 1:40-45
Dec 30, 2025
Explore Jesus' ministry through the lens of a leper's desperate plea for healing. Discover how Christ's 'angry sympathy' drives him to touch the untouchable, showcasing grace that cleanses. The podcast delves into our own spiritual leprosy and the need for redemption. Paul's insights challenge listeners to evaluate their role in God's work—are we promoting His kingdom or obstructing it? The discussion wraps up with a vision of hope for a united, redeemed community through Christ's love.
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Center And Fringe United By Mercy
- Jesus' ministry spans both the religious center and the social fringe, showing his mission embraces all brokenness.
- Paul Tripp frames the leper encounter as a picture of Christ transforming both sinners and outcasts by mercy and power.
Leprosy As Total Devastation
- Leprosy in Jesus' day destroyed bodies and social identity, making sufferers utter outcasts.
- Tripp emphasizes the extreme physical and social horror to highlight the depth of need healed by Christ.
Faith Questions Willingness, Not Power
- The leper approached Jesus without doubting his power but questioning his willingness.
- Tripp highlights that faith often trusts ability while wrestling with willingness to act on mercy.