Life of Christ # 30 Jairus' Daughter and the Woman with the Issue of Blood

Mark 5:21–43 KJV 1900

21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. 22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. 24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him. 25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, 27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. 28 For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole. 29 And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague. 30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes? 31 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? 32 And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing. 33 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth. 34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. 35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? 36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. 37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. 38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. 39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. 40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. 41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. 42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment. 43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

I. The Crowds gathered around Jesus.

II. A ruler’s desperate approach.

Isaiah 66:2 KJV 1900

2 For all those things hath mine hand made, And all those things have been, saith the Lord: But to this man will I look, Even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, And trembleth at my word.

A. A hopeless cry for help.

1. . A selfless attitude.

2. A humble attitude.

Matthew 18:4 KJV 1900

4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

James 4:6 KJV 1900

6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

James 4:10 KJV 1900

10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

3. A pleading attitude.

Psalm 91:15 KJV 1900

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

Isaiah 58:9 KJV 1900

9 Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; Thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, The putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;

4. An expectant, believing attitude.

John 14:14 KJV 1900

14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

B. The man a father.

C. Jesus’ response: he grants the desperate request.

III. A woman’s hopeless approach.

Matthew 11:28 KJV 1900

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

A. A last resort attitude.

1. Hopeless: Ostracized.

2. Attitude: unworthy.

3. Faith “I shall be whole.”

B. A shy, embarrassed, unworthy attitude.

Psalm 34:18 KJV 1900

18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Psalm 51:17 KJV 1900

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

C. An expectant, believing attitude.

Mark 1:15 KJV 1900

15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Romans 1:16 KJV 1900

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

D. A confessing attitude.

Matthew 10:32 KJV 1900

32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

Luke 12:8 KJV 1900

8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

1. The cost of service to Jesus.

2. The insensitivity of the apostles.

3. The confession of the woman.

E. The result: Jesus grants the hopeless request.

1. “Turned” responded to her touch.

2. “Saw” Compassion called her daughter.

3. Made her whole.

John 14:27 KJV 1900

27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Matthew 8:13 KJV 1900

13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

IV. A ruler’s believing approach.

John 5:24–25 KJV 1900

24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. 25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.

2 Timothy 4:18 KJV 1900

18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

A. Not a fearful, despairing attitude.

1. Devastating circumstances.

2. The answer ti the terrible circumstance: Jesus’ challenge.

B. Not a wailing, whining attitude.

1. Social customs and influences: To express hopefulness.

2. The answer: Jesus’ comfort and assurance.

C. Not a scornful, skeptical attitude.

D. An obedient attitude: The parents follow Jesus despite the scorn.

E. Jesus grants the believer’s request.

1. The power of Jesus.

2. The amazement of the family.

3. The thoughtfulness of Jesus