Men of Honor Bible Study
Church Office
Jesus Heals a Woman and Resuscitates a Young Girl
- by: Pastor Lincoln Loney
- Jan 10, 2010
- Series: The Book of Luke
Faith is Believing what God Says is True, and Doing what God Says to Do. Luke 8:4 - 9:17
Fear Is an Obstacle to Faith
- In the storm, the disciples were afraid of the wind and the waves. They failed to put their faith in Jesus.
- On the eastern shore, the Gerasenes were overcome by fear and asked Jesus to leave them.
- In Luke 8:40-56 we meet a man and a woman in crisis. Will they be overcome by fear in their desperate circumstances, or will they put their faith in Jesus? Will they choose fear or faith?
- Verses 40-42a: Jairus’s Desperate Situation
- His 12 year old daughter is dying.
- Verses 42b-43: The Woman’s Desperate Situation
- She has been bleeding for the last 12 years.
- Verses 44-48: Jesus Heals the Woman
- Verses 44-46: Her Touch - She came up behind Him and touched the edge of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.
- Verse 47: Her Testimony - In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched Him and how she had been instantly healed.
- Verse 48: His Declaration - "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace."
- Verses 49-50: The Death of Jairus’s Daughter
- Verse 49: The Messenger’s Discouragement - "Your daughter is dead," he said. "Don't bother the teacher any more."
- Verse 50: Jesus’ Encouragement - "Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed."
- Verses 51-56: Jesus Raises Jairus’s Daughter
- Jesus displays the fullness of His authority in this climactic demonstration of His power over death.
Lesson from the Text:
- Choosing faith over fear and doubt is a moment by moment decision. Continue to choose faith. “I’m trusting the Lord.”
- The importance of my public confession:
- It can strengthen my faith.
- It can encourage others who are afraid and struggling with doubt.
- It can bring glory to God.
- It’s never too late!
- The lie - God can’t do anything it’s too late, don’t trouble Him.
- The truth - God may call me to trust Him in seemingly desperate circumstances before doing a great work in my life. I will trust Him and not be afraid. God’s delay in my life can bring God’s glory.
Who, O God, is like you? Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. Psalm 71:20
