A Story in Three Parts
Scripture – Luke 8:40-44: 40Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him. 41Then a man named Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come to his house 42because his only daughter, a girl of about twelve, was dying. As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. 43And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. 44She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.
Reflection: The readings for today and for the next two days cover three sections of one story. So think of it as watching TV show with commercial breaks. Or even better, think of yourself as the director of these scenes. How would they look? How would they sound?
Here in the first part we meet Jairus – a ruler of the synagogue – who came to Jesus in desperation. His daughter was dying. So Jesus went with him.
There was a great crowd around Him as they went, so I assume they couldn’t move very fast. I can picture Jairus frantically trying to hurry everyone up. And I can see Jesus moving calmly along, knowing His time will always be the right time.
In the midst of all those people a particular woman touched His cloak and was immediately healed. As we go to our first commercial break, I find myself wondering if the two references to twelve years are related.
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting tomorrow morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We’ll meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
Reading for Sunday, March 8
Scripture – Luke 8:45-48: 45“Who touched me?” Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.” 46But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.” 47Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed. 48Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”
Reflection: The readings for today and for the next two days cover three sections of one story. So think of it as watching TV show with commercial breaks. Or even better, think of yourself as the director of these scenes. How would they look? How would they sound?
Here in the first part we meet Jairus – a ruler of the synagogue – who came to Jesus in desperation. His daughter was dying. So Jesus went with him.
There was a great crowd around Him as they went, so I assume they couldn’t move very fast. I can picture Jairus frantically trying to hurry everyone up. And I can see Jesus moving calmly along, knowing His time will always be the right time.
In the midst of all those people a particular woman touched His cloak and was immediately healed. As we go to our first commercial break, I find myself wondering if the two references to twelve years are related.
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting tomorrow morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We’ll meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
Reading for Sunday, March 8
Scripture – Luke 8:45-48: 45“Who touched me?” Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.” 46But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.” 47Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed. 48Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”
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