Luke 8:53 And they were right. She was dead. Or at least she was beyond any help that any but Christ could give. But, being right doesn’t excuse the derision with which they responded to Jesus. As humans we often choose to mock others because we know we are right. But, there are several reasons…

Luke 8:52 Why would Jesus tell people to stop crying? He seemed very considerate of people’s feelings on other occasions. What happened here? Notice in the following verse the reaction of those he spoke to. They laughed at Him. These who were crying and wailing were not the close family, but friends, acquaintances, and maybe…

Luke 8:51 Jesus makes no sense to us sometimes. We would think He would want anyone and everyone in the house. But, we have to stop ourselves and look at the context. Remember the unbelieving servant that came to Jairus and told him not to bother Jesus? This individual was left outside. And Jesus took…

Luke 8:50 The words of Christ here are so important. He tells Jarius not to be afraid. He tells him to just believe. And, he assures Jairus that He can save the girl. This is a beautiful verse. It really sets before us the right relationship to have with Christ. Fear is an awful enemy.…

Luke 8:49 Here Jesus is referred to as ‘The Teacher’. The speaker here is simply informing Jairus that his daughter has died. But the completely hypocritical reference to Jesus was done almost without realizing it. This is not uncommon among those who wish to honor Jesus as a great person, but have no real trust…

Luke 8:48 “And He said to her, “Daughter, be of good cheer; your faith has made you well. Go in peace.” It is easy to love how Jesus speaks to people. My wife, MaryBeth, pointed out to me that this particular form of address is unique. Jesus didn’t call everyone ‘Daughter’ and His words to…

Luke 8:47 “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.”    Though the woman was trembling, Jesus had no intention to scare…

Luke 8:46 “But Jesus said, “Somebody touched Me, for I perceived power going out from Me.”    The explanation Jesus gives here is quite mysterious if not taken in the context of the rest of Scripture. It would seem to imply a limitation in Christ; that He somehow was not in control of His power.…

Luke 8:45 “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?’”    It is really a wonder how Jesus was treated by His own followers. Peter (and those with him, so maybe some of the other…

Luke 8:44 “came from behind and touched the border of His garment. And immediately her flow of blood stopped.”    The ‘border’ referred to here was what is now called the tzitzit, or tassel. These tassels are commanded in Numbers 15:38 and Deuteronomy 22:12. They are on the four corners of the garment and have…