Jesus and Healing

Mark 5:21-43 Jesus raises a dead girl and heals a sick woman.

 

Questions

 1) who, what,when, why how

Jesus was walking with common people and people were gathered around him when a woman who was bleeding and was getting worse, thought if she only touched Jesus then she would be healed, so she did this and she was immediately healed of all her suffering. Jesus then said "who touched me?" the women then kneeled before Jesus filled with fear then Jesus said to her “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”

Then  Jairus (a synagogue leader) said “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?”Jesus overheard this;Overhearing[c] what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe."Jesus then went to the 12 yr old girls house where there was a lot of commotion (wailing and crying)
“Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” 40 But they laughed at him.
Jesus then went to the child and;“Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). 42 Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. 43 He gave strict orders not to let anyone know about this, and told them to give her something to eat.

 2) Why was the lady courageous

She was courageous because she touched Jesus and believed he would heal her.

How did she show her faith

She had faith and hope and believed that he would heal all her suffering just by touching him.

 Why was Jesus compassionate?

Because Jesus seeked the person who touched him and blessed her. He also didn't judge the two people and just healed them.

3) How did the groups of people differ in the two stories ?

In one group there was common people  and the other group was the religious leaders.

Did Jesus care about 'social status'?

No, Jesus helped everyone and anyone, he had/has no judgement and no prejudice and treats everyone with love and equality.

How can we apply this message (see 'judge' act) in our own lives?

We can apply this message by trying not to judge others and to help anyone in need.