King Jesus | March 20, 2022
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Matthew 9:18-26
9 While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live." 19 And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. 20 And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, 21 for she said to herself, "If I only touch his garment, I will be made well." 22 Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, "Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well." And instantly the woman was made well. 23 And when Jesus came to the ruler's house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, 24 he said, "Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him. 25 But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. 26 And the report of this went through all that district.
Talk Sheet Questions
It seems like this ruler made a big leap of faith to think that Jesus could raise a girl who was dead. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
What would make the woman think she could be healed by simply touching Jesus garment? How was that an expression of her faith?
About what in your life would you like to hear Jesus say, “Take heart?” (22)
This is the only time the gospels record that people laughed at Jesus. Is this funny? How would you characterize their laughter?
The faith of both people in this text looked different. How do you know when someone has faith? How do you know when you are trusting Jesus?
Prayer
Pray we will be full of faith!