Pastor Nam Park.
Culmination: Jesus demonstrates His mastery over fallen issues. Storms. Demon Possession. Here we have two desperate individuals; Jesus' mastery over sickness and death.
Miracles of Healing
Luke 8:40 And as Jesus returned, the people welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. 41 And there came a man named Jairus, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began to implore Him to come to his house; 42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against Him.
43 And a woman who had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and could not be healed by anyone, 44 came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her hemorrhage stopped. 45 And Jesus said, “Who is the one who touched Me?” And while they were all denying it, Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing in on You.” 46 But Jesus said, “Someone did touch Me, for I was aware that power had gone out of Me.”47 When the woman saw that she had not escaped notice, she came trembling and fell down before Him, and declared in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed. 48 And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”
49 While He was still speaking, someone *came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, “Your daughter has died; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” 50 But when Jesus heard this, He answered him, “Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be made well.” 51 When He came to the house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the girl’s father and mother. 52 Now they were all weeping and lamenting for her; but He said, “Stop weeping, for she has not died, but is asleep.” 53 And they began laughing at Him, knowing that she had died. 54 He, however, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Child, arise!” 55 And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He gave orders for something to be given her to eat. 56 Her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened.
Prayer Segment: These things point towards something greater. Give thanks to the Lord who saves us in the temporary and the eternal as well. Amen.
A Desperate Father.
Jairus was responsible for arranging the services at the synagogue.
He was here to beg. Why? Because there are somethings more important: He was going to beg for the life of his little girl.
Luke 8:42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against Him.
- The focus on the "only begotten" is on the "only." One.
- She was 12 which is significant since it's just before the marriage age. Since she was Jairus' daughter, she was probably on the verge of entering a betrothal.
- Jairus comes to Jesus (not because he is concerned that Jesus is Messiah). Jairus' primary motive is that his baby is dying. Grasping for straws. His faith is an imperfect faith at best, because he is just there for healing, like the masses.
- The reality is that most of us came to faith in quite the same way, when we came to the end of hope, the end of ourselves.
A Desperate Woman.
Luke 8:43 And a woman who had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and could not be healed by anyone,
- She had a discharge that didn't stop. Socially she was unclean.
Mark 5:26 and had endured much at the hands of many physicians, and had spent all that she had and was not helped at all, but rather had grown worse—
- Inappropriate of her, since all the people she bumped into are now unclean.
- The miraculous is always volitional of God. Miracles aren't random.
- Questioning: "why bother?" Peter was thinking, "why stop?" Jairus was thinking, "why stop?" This woman, whose intention was secrecy was drawn out.
Luke 8:47 When the woman saw that she had not escaped notice, she came trembling and fell down before Him, and declared in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed.
- Suggestive that she had left the premise but came back. Complete disclosure.
Luke 8:48 And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”
- Jesus calls her "daughter;" a personal term, as if He had his own daughter.
- Scripture suggests this woman is older than Jesus. But what if she was younger; she still had hope for this life. What word could be more personal than "daughter"?
- An instantaneous relationship with her.
- "your faith has made you well." It's not the power floating in the universe. It's Jesus confirming that it's her faith (in Him) that made her well.
- "go in peace." Shalom. It's a return to fullness.
Return to the Desperate Father.
Luke 8:49 While He was still speaking, someone *came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, “Your daughter has died; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” 50 But when Jesus heard this, He answered him, “Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be made well.”
- Jairus had put his reputation on the line, to gather this hope for his daughter.
- Jesus then answers Jairus: "she will be made well.” The same term "daughter" is used here as well. Future tense is used here.
- Jesus is not limited in power. His power is volitional and limitless.
- Hang onto your faith, because something can still be done.
Mark 5:41 (Term in Aramaic) Taking the child by the hand, He *said to her, “Talitha kum!” (which translated means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”).
- She comes back normal, to a temporal state. She needs to eat. She will later die.
Luke 8:56 Her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened.
- "It blew their minds." Astounded.
- It's not about the supernatural taking place.
- These people want the loaves/the "show" and not the person. But these stories are about the person [Jesus].
Nam's Skeptical question: Why bother with ANY of it?
We will all die one day. Why bother healing anyone in these temporal moments?
- It's not to demonstrate His Ability & Power over all these things we can't control, but about HIS WILLINGNESS to do so. All these things aim towards the cross. He will claim that He will take our sins, die, and raise 3 days later. Victory over death for all eternity. What prelude will convince us that He is powerful enough to do this all? A: These temporary fixes are proof. Yet in the end, this is all to point us to the evidence that He will heal once and for all. God is WILLING and able. Not just a temporary life, but an eternal life.
Jairus was responsible for arranging the services at the synagogue.
He was here to beg. Why? Because there are somethings more important: He was going to beg for the life of his little girl.
Luke 8:42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against Him.
- The focus on the "only begotten" is on the "only." One.
- She was 12 which is significant since it's just before the marriage age. Since she was Jairus' daughter, she was probably on the verge of entering a betrothal.
- Jairus comes to Jesus (not because he is concerned that Jesus is Messiah). Jairus' primary motive is that his baby is dying. Grasping for straws. His faith is an imperfect faith at best, because he is just there for healing, like the masses.
- The reality is that most of us came to faith in quite the same way, when we came to the end of hope, the end of ourselves.
A Desperate Woman.
Luke 8:43 And a woman who had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and could not be healed by anyone,
- She had a discharge that didn't stop. Socially she was unclean.
Mark 5:26 and had endured much at the hands of many physicians, and had spent all that she had and was not helped at all, but rather had grown worse—
- She spent all she had on physicians. 12 years. No community. No family. Lengthy suffering.
Matthew 9:21 for she was saying to herself, “If I only touch His garment, I will get well.”
Luke 8:45 And Jesus said, “Who is the one who touched Me?” And while they were all denying it, Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing in on You.” 46 But Jesus said, “Someone did touch Me, for I was aware that power had gone out of Me.”Matthew 9:21 for she was saying to herself, “If I only touch His garment, I will get well.”
- Inappropriate of her, since all the people she bumped into are now unclean.
- The miraculous is always volitional of God. Miracles aren't random.
- Questioning: "why bother?" Peter was thinking, "why stop?" Jairus was thinking, "why stop?" This woman, whose intention was secrecy was drawn out.
Luke 8:47 When the woman saw that she had not escaped notice, she came trembling and fell down before Him, and declared in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed.
- Suggestive that she had left the premise but came back. Complete disclosure.
Luke 8:48 And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”
- Jesus calls her "daughter;" a personal term, as if He had his own daughter.
- Scripture suggests this woman is older than Jesus. But what if she was younger; she still had hope for this life. What word could be more personal than "daughter"?
- An instantaneous relationship with her.
- "your faith has made you well." It's not the power floating in the universe. It's Jesus confirming that it's her faith (in Him) that made her well.
- "go in peace." Shalom. It's a return to fullness.
Return to the Desperate Father.
Luke 8:49 While He was still speaking, someone *came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, “Your daughter has died; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” 50 But when Jesus heard this, He answered him, “Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be made well.”
- Jairus had put his reputation on the line, to gather this hope for his daughter.
- Jesus then answers Jairus: "she will be made well.” The same term "daughter" is used here as well. Future tense is used here.
- Jesus is not limited in power. His power is volitional and limitless.
- Hang onto your faith, because something can still be done.
Mark 5:41 (Term in Aramaic) Taking the child by the hand, He *said to her, “Talitha kum!” (which translated means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”).
- She comes back normal, to a temporal state. She needs to eat. She will later die.
Luke 8:56 Her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened.
- "It blew their minds." Astounded.
- It's not about the supernatural taking place.
- These people want the loaves/the "show" and not the person. But these stories are about the person [Jesus].
Nam's Skeptical question: Why bother with ANY of it?
We will all die one day. Why bother healing anyone in these temporal moments?
- It's not to demonstrate His Ability & Power over all these things we can't control, but about HIS WILLINGNESS to do so. All these things aim towards the cross. He will claim that He will take our sins, die, and raise 3 days later. Victory over death for all eternity. What prelude will convince us that He is powerful enough to do this all? A: These temporary fixes are proof. Yet in the end, this is all to point us to the evidence that He will heal once and for all. God is WILLING and able. Not just a temporary life, but an eternal life.
