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Text: Mark 5:21-43

Scene #1

 Introduction to Jairus-Jairus-a man of power and prestige/opposite in many ways of the unnamed woman we are introduced to later.  He was a ruler in the synagogue/she would have not been allowed in the synagogue because she would have been considered unclean. 

 * Jarirus does the unthinkable.  He falls down before the Lord (a picture of humility) and begs for the life of his daughter.  His statement in verse 23 is one of belief.  “My little daughter is at the point of death; please come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will get well and live.” 

 Life Principle #1-The Lord is always the answer to man’s problems. 

 

Scene #2

* An unplanned interruption (unplanned on the part of Jairus). What happens next is certainly not on the radar of Jairus.  There is an interruption.  A woman who is suffering from a hemorrhage for 12 years approaches Jesus.

 a) Her Suffering -the Bible speaks of her physical suffering/her investment in trying to get well and the financial strain this caused in her life, with no result.   

b) Her Thought- the Bible records in verse her thought.  She thought if she touched His garments/cloak she would get well.  Matthew and Luke record she thought if she touched the fringe of his cloak/garment.  The word fringe is translated as an appendage hanging down from the edge of the cloak.c) Her Healing/Subsequent question-the Bible records in verse 29 that she was healed.  There is some discussion even debate as to why Jesus ask the question recorded in verse 30.  I believe that certainly part of the reason was for His glory, but I also believe there are 2 reasons that tie directly to the woman.  The first is recorded in verse 33.  She has the opportunity to confess to Jesus her entire story.  The Bible records it as her being able to tell Him, “the whole truth.”  She tells hers story and not only does the Lord hear, but Jairus, the disciples and at least some of the crowd.  Secondly, verse 34 records that Jesus is able to pronounce her as clean in front of Jairus, the disciples and the crowd.  (the word well is the word sozo meaning saved.   Not only was she pronounced physically healed by Jesus she was spiritually healed. 

 Life Principle #2-the interruptions in our lives are opportunities to witness the Awesome work of the Lord!  

 

Scene #3

 * The Dire Announcement-people come from the house of Jairus to announce that his daughter is dead.  In fact they indicate there is no reason to trouble Jesus with the matter any further.

- The Unexpected Words and Action- Jesus then does 2 things that are unexpected.  He 1st of all tells those present there is no need for weeping because the girl is simply asleep. (39) The word asleep in the New Testament is used to describe a temporary state.  It seems to be used to describe those who are the Lord’s.  Secondly, the Bible records that Jesus raises the little girl from her “sleep.”

 Life Principle #3 -a waste of time to man, is a window into God’s sovereign plan.


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