Jesus Raises the Dead Girl

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Jesus Raises the Dead Girl

Date: Apr. 19, 2022

Passage

Mark 5:35-43 (ESV)

35 While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler’s house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” 37 And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. 38 They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” 40 And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. 41 Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” 42 And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. 43 And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat.

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Daily Bread

Key Verse: 5:36

But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.”

While Jesus was still talking to the woman who had been healed from 12 years of suffering, some people came to Jairus to tell him his daughter had died. They said, “Why bother the teacher anymore?” Death was the line drawn in their minds; once crossed, there was no more hope.

However, Jesus told Jairus not to be afraid and just believe. Jairus believed if only Jesus had placed his hands on his daughter, she would be healed (23). The change of circumstance should not affect his faith. his faith in Jesus' power of healing was precious. And now Jesus wanted to teach him that even the power of death could not hinder Jesus' work. Do you put a box around what you believe Jesus can do for you? Jesus tells you to “Just Believe.”

Jairus' house was full of commotion and wailing. But Jesus drove out the funeral crowd, took the girl by the hand, and raised her as if waking her up from sleep. As Jairus decided to just believe in Jesus, overcoming the limit he and others previously had in their minds, he experienced Jesus' power to give life.

Prayer: Prayer: Father, thank you for helping me overcome fear as I come to know who you are. Please help me to trust you in all circumstances and grow to know you better each day.

One Word: One Word: Don't be afraid; Just believe.

Complacent or Victorious?

Revelation 3:1-13

Key Verse: 3:5

The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.

Today's Question

How is Christ exalted?

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