Luke 8:40-44
40 So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, 42 for he had an only daughter about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as He went, the multitudes thronged Him. 43 Now a woman, having a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her livelihood on physicians and could not be healed by any, 44 came from behind and touched the border of His garment. And immediately her flow of blood stopped.
Radical faith, as defined in the Bible, involves going back to the root of our faith, which is a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Colossians 2:6-7 And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. 7 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith…
LESSONS FROM THESE TWO EXAMPLES OF FAITH:
1. Jairus
Luke 8:41-42 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, 42 for he had an only daughter about twelve years of age, and she was dying.
Psalm 89:15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
LESSONS FROM THESE TWO EXAMPLES OF FAITH:
2. The woman with the issue of blood,
Luke 8:42b-44 …But as He went, the multitudes thronged Him. 43 Now a woman, having a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her livelihood on physicians and could not be healed by any, 44 came from behind and touched the border of His garment. And immediately her flow of blood stopped.
When we
Luke 8:45-46 And Jesus said, “Who touched Me?” When all denied it, Peter and those with him said, “Master, the multitudes throng and press You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’ ” 46 But Jesus said, “Somebody touched Me, for I perceived power going out from Me.”
The woman took a
Luke 8:47-48 Now when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling; and falling down before Him, she declared to Him in the presence of all the people the reason she had touched Him and how she was healed immediately. 48 And He said to her, “Daughter, be of good cheer; your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”
LESSONS FROM THESE TWO EXAMPLES OF FAITH:
3. When Jairus heard his daughter had died, he
Luke 8:49-50 While He was still speaking, someone came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the Teacher.” 50 But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.”
Note Jesus’ request to Jairus: First, do not be
LESSONS FROM THESE TWO EXAMPLES OF FAITH:
4. Jesus demonstrates clearing distractions.
Luke 8:51-54a When He came into the house, He permitted no one to go in except Peter, James, and John, and the father and mother of the girl. 52 Now all wept and mourned for her; but He said, “Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping.” 53 And they ridiculed Him, knowing that she was dead. 54 But He put them all outside…
There are times we need to get our spirit
LESSONS FROM THESE TWO EXAMPLES OF FAITH:
5. While there were
Luke 8:54b-55 (Jesus) …took her by the hand and called, saying, “Little girl, arise.” 55 Then her spirit returned, and she arose immediately. And He commanded that she be given something to eat.
Both people acted on their faith:
• Jairus came publicly. The woman came secretly.
• Jairus thought Jesus had to do a lot to heal his daughter. The woman thought all she needed was to touch Jesus’ garment.
• Jesus responded to the woman immediately. Jesus responded to Jairus after a delay.
• Jairus’ daughter was healed secretly. The woman was healed publicly.
Conclusion:
What do you need to exercise faith about in your life right now?
Remember radical faith involves going back to the root of our faith, which is a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.