Mark shows us who Jesus is by what Jesus does. Jesus demonstrates his power to make himself known – no doubt, He is God. - He has power over sickness, natural (wind and sea), supernatural (demons) Jesus could have demonstrated his power in numerous ways. - He chooses to demonstrate his power in pity and compassion. - Jesus had compassion on crowds b/c they had no shepherd, no food (Mk 6,15) - Jesus had compassion on a widow whose son died (Lk 7) - Jesus reveals that he is God through his power and compassion

Recap: Jesus delivered a man possessed by a legion of demons. - Jesus demonstrated his power and authority, and his pity for this captive - Jesus calmed the storm by his power and to calm his disciples’ fear Today: - Jesus will demonstrate his power and pity for a ruler & outcast - This is another Markan sandwich – a miracle within a miracle

Mark 5:21-24 (also in Luke 8 and Matt 9) v. 21. Jesus back to the e. of sea of Galilee after the Garesenes asked him to leave. Throngs were all around him wanting to be healed and see Jesus’ power.

v. 22. Jairus – synagogue ruler – a well-respected man in charge of the synagogue 12 year-old Daughter “the point of death”, “she was dying” (Lk), “had died” (Mt) He “fell at his feet” “come… lay your hands… that she may live” Religious establishment rejected, sought to kill Jesus b/c they saw him as heretic. This man apparently believed – perhaps he heard Jesus preaching, saw his power. Jesus had preached, healed and delivered a man from a demon in Capernaum

v. 24. “Jesus went with him” – Lessons on ministry – Jesus was accessible Mark 5:25-28 v. 25. This is the middle of the sandwich – the miracle w/in the miracle “Bleeding” she had a female problem for 12 years – same age as Jairus’ daughter Her Suffering: • Separated (OT Law – unclean 7 days after cycle – a reminder of our sin o She could not worship at temple o She was constantly unclean o Anyone she touched was unclean • Seeking help but found none. Sought doctors, now Jesus • Spent – spent all she had, now she had none, was no better. o Mk points out she suffered much under many physicians o Lk was a doctor, he just says, she had an incurable disease

Lessons on ministry – Jesus was accessible and interruptible

VV. 27-28. She heard of Jesus and believed he could heal her. To hear about Jesus and act is the sign of a disciple. Hear, believe, act.

Mark 5:29-34 V. 29. She was sick for 12 years, she touched Jesus and was healed in an instant. vv. 31-32. Jesus was not content to dispatch a miracle, he wanted to see this woman face to face. He wanted to declare her whole in front of the crowd.

Vv 33-34. “Your faith has made you well” – her faith in Jesus healed her “Go in peace and be healed.”

Mark 5:35-43 Vv. 35-36. The daughter died – why trouble the teacher. Even in death, Jesus says, “do not fear, only believe.”

vv. 37-38. Jesus allowed smaller groups at times – Peter, James, John v. 39. “she is only sleeping”. In Christ, death is more like sleep, temporary. We may die in this life, but we will rise to eternal life.

v. 40. “They laughed at him.” This was nonsense if Jesus were only a teacher. v. 41. Jesus takes the little girl’s hand and says, tells her to arise. Jesus takes on the uncleanness of the demoniac, of the woman with a bleeding issue, now he takes on the uncleanness of death in this little girl.

v. 42. Immediately she got up – they were overcome w/amazement. This is the first resurrection in the gospels, the last Jesus will raise himself.

Jairus and the woman had little in common: one a ruler, the other an outcast. They were both desperate, without hope apart from Jesus. The woman exemplifies faith, coming to Jesus with confidence he can help. Trust Jesus despite everything to the contrary. Believe, do not despair.