A Tale of Two Daughters

Rev. Nate Hill, pastor at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Winchester, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 5:21-43.

Jesus crosses back to Galilee and is met by the same large crowds as before. The ruler of the synagogue, Jairus, comes to Jesus in faith that the Lord will be able to heal Jairus’ daughter. Jesus’ journey to Jairus’ house is interrupted by a woman whose social standing couldn’t provide a greater contrast. Her twelve-year issue of blood has left her unclean religiously and suffering physically and financially. She approaches Jesus in faith as well, quietly touching the Lord’s garments and receiving the healing she expects. Jesus invites her from the secrecy of the crowd to confess her faith in Him, and He recognizes her as a member of His family. Meanwhile, Jairus’ daughter has died, but Jesus urges faith. He boldly proclaims the reality that death is temporary for all who are in Him, and in the presence of a few witnesses, Jesus’ speaks His life-giving Word, and the twelve-year-old girl is given His victory over death.

“The Gospel in Action” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the Gospel according to St. Mark. The Evangelist hits the ground running with the very first verse of his Gospel account, and he never lets up the pace. As one deed of Jesus comes right after another, always paired with His authoritative Word, St. Mark proclaims the good news that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, revealed conclusively by His death on the cross.