The Torch of Faith, Mark 5:21-43 - Pastor Chuck Smith - Topical Bible Study

Summary

This script recounts the biblical story of two desperate individuals seeking Jesus' healing touch. Jairus, a synagogue ruler, pleads for Jesus to save his dying daughter, while a woman with a chronic illness believes touching Jesus' garment will cure her. Their faith and actions demonstrate the power of belief and the transformative touch of Jesus, which healed the woman and later brought Jairus' daughter back to life, illustrating the message that faith can overcome and Jesus' touch offers healing and life.

Takeaways

• 📖 The script begins with a reading from the Bible, specifically a story where Jesus heals two people with desperate needs: a ruler's daughter and a woman with a chronic illness.
• 🙏 The ruler of the synagogue, Jairus, seeks Jesus' help to heal his dying daughter, demonstrating faith and desperation despite previous conflicts with Jesus.
• 🩺 The woman with a 12-year issue of blood believes that touching Jesus' garment will heal her, reflecting the widespread belief in Jesus' healing power.
• 🌟 Jesus stops to acknowledge the woman who touched his garment, emphasizing the importance of faith and the immediate healing she experiences.
• 😔 Jairus receives the news that his daughter has died while Jesus is on his way to heal her, showing the urgency and fragility of life.
• 🌱 Jesus reassures Jairus not to be afraid but to believe, highlighting the theme of faith overcoming fear and doubt.
• 👨‍👧 Jesus takes only a few disciples with him to Jairus' house, indicating the selectiveness and intimacy of certain spiritual experiences.
• 😃 Upon arrival, Jesus rebukes the mourning crowd for their disbelief, turning their weeping into laughter, and then proceeds to raise the daughter from the dead.
• 🔄 The number 12 is significant in the story, representing both the years of the woman's suffering and the age of Jairus' daughter, drawing a parallel between their healing and resurrection.
• 🤲 The touch of Jesus is portrayed as a powerful act of love, healing, life, and deliverance, encouraging believers to seek or offer such a touch.
• 💡 The sermon concludes with an invitation for the congregation to 'get in touch with Jesus' for healing, deliverance, and life, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of the story.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the video script?

The main theme of the video script is the healing power of Jesus, as demonstrated through the stories of Jairus, the ruler of the synagogue, and the woman with the issue of blood.

What was the condition of the woman who had an issue of blood for twelve years?

The woman had a medical condition that caused her to have a continuous flow of blood, which according to the law, made her unclean and an outcast from society.

Why did Jairus seek Jesus' help for his daughter?

Jairus sought Jesus' help because his twelve-year-old daughter was at the point of death, and he believed that Jesus had the power to heal her.

What did the woman with the issue of blood believe would happen if she touched Jesus' garment?

The woman believed that if she could touch Jesus' garment, she would be healed of her ailment.

How did Jesus react when he felt power go out of him?

Jesus immediately knew that power had gone out of him and turned around to ask who touched his clothes, indicating that he was aware of the healing that had taken place.

What did Jesus say to the woman with the issue of blood after she was healed?

Jesus told the woman that her faith had made her whole and instructed her to go in peace and be healed of her plague.

What was the reaction of the people when Jesus said the little girl was not dead but sleeping?

The people laughed at Jesus, scorning his words, not believing that the little girl was merely sleeping.

What did Jesus do when he entered the room where the dead girl was lying?

Jesus took the girl by the hand, spoke to her in Aramaic saying 'Talitha koum,' which means 'Little girl, I say to you, arise,' and she immediately stood up and walked.

Why did Jesus instruct that no one should know about the healing of the girl?

Jesus instructed secrecy to prevent premature attempts at making him the Messiah and to avoid the crowds from misunderstanding his mission.

What is the significance of the number twelve in the script?

The number twelve is significant as it represents the duration of the woman's ailment and the age of Jairus' daughter, symbolizing a connection between their healing and the transformative power of Jesus.

What is the call to action at the end of the script?

The call to action is for people to get in touch with Jesus, either by allowing him to touch their lives with healing and deliverance or by reaching out in faith to touch him.