Two Desperate People Series

Title: Two Desperate People

Theme: To show how Jesus cares about who we are no matter what our status is.

Text: Mark 5:22 - 33

Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. (Mar 5:21)

(This was after Jesus crossed over from healing the Manic. You may remember that from a few weeks ago where the man full of demons had been set free)

And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet (22) and begged Him earnestly, saying, "My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live." (23) So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him. (24)

As Jesus experienced early on in His ministry the crowds pressed Him. He barley had room to move. They were trying to control His direction and the narrative. Yet God has other plans.

Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, (25) and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. (26) When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. (“hem of His garment” Matthew 9:20) (Mar 5:27)

Matthew 9:20 tells us that this was the “hem of His garment”. So this is the edge of what he was wearing. This is believed to be the prayer shawl that many of the devoted Jews wore. It represented their commit to God’s purpose, salvation and law.

For she said, "If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well." (28) Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction. (Mar 5:29) And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, "Who touched My clothes?" (30)

But His disciples said to Him, "You see the multitude thronging You, and You say, Who touched Me?' " (Mar 5:31)

Luke 8:45 tells us that all denied it. The crowds of people all denied “touching” Jesus. You see there was something different about this touch. This touch was life changing.

And He looked around to see her who had done this thing. (32) But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth. (33) And He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction." (34)

While He was still speaking, some came from the ruler of the synagogue's house who said, "Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?" (35) As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not be afraid; only believe." (36) And He permitted no one to follow Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. (37)

Then He came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and saw a tumult and those who wept and wailed loudly. (understand there were people who were paid to do this, they were paid to mourn and wail) (38) When He came in, He said to them, "Why make this commotion and weep? The child is not dead, but sleeping." (39) And they ridiculed Him. But when He had put them all outside, (I love this. Jesus would not allow them to even be in the house. He would not allow their lack of faith to be around Him. Sometimes we have to shut people out of our life to receive what God has for us. People can cause us to doubt. Just as we learn from Numbers and the 12 spies. 10 of them caused the people to doubt) He took the father and the mother of the child, and those who were with Him, and entered where the child was lying. (40)

Then He took the child by the hand, and said to her, "Talitha, cumi," which is translated, "Little girl, I say to you, arise." (Mar 5:41) Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement. (42)

But He commanded them strictly that no one should know it, and said that something should be given her to eat. (43)

Contrast of Characters (from e-sword commentary by Courson on Mark 5:22 – 26)

Of the crowd set to receive Jesus, Mark draws attention to two individuals…

• The most visible member of the community, Jairus was famous.