THE SET UP
Today’s passage talks about two people who were healed by Jesus. One seems to be planned (Jesus was on His was to heal a little girl) and one seems to be unplanned (A woman touched Jesus robe and got healed). The woman that was healed in the crowd had a medical condition that had caused her to bleed for twelve years. This would have been a challenge physically, but also culturally for her. According to the Old Testament law, she was ‘unclean’ because of her bleeding. So for twelve years she could not go to church, she could not worship publicly, and she was cut off from many aspects of society. The healing she experienced was a healing of her heart and soul as well as her body. Thank God for His compassion for every aspect of our lives.
PASSAGE TO READ
Luke 8:40-56 (Page 621 in our house bibles)
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What do you think these two stories of healing teach us about Jesus’ heart for people?
Why, in your opinion, did the crowd doubt and dismiss Jesus when He arrived at Jairus’ house?
Do you believe that God still heals people today? Why or why not?
PRAYER IDEA
Think about people you know (family members, friends, coworkers, classmates, neighbors, etc.) who may need healing. Take some time to pray specifically for them, asking God to heal them.