The raising of Jairus’ daughter and the healing of the woman with the flow of Blood Luke 8:40 – 55

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THE RAISING OF JAIRUS’ DAUGHTER AND THE HEALING OF THE WOMAN WITH THE FLOW OF BLOOD LUKE 8:40 – 55

​LUKE 8:40 – 55

Luke 3:1-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
The Proclamation of John the Baptist
3 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3 He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, 4 as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah,

“The voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
    make his paths straight.
5 Every valley shall be filled,
    and every mountain and hill shall be made low,
and the crooked shall be made straight,
    and the rough ways made smooth;
6 and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’”

7 John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. 9 Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”

10 And the crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” 11 In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” 12 Even tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, “Teacher, what should we do?” 13 He said to them, “Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you.” 14 Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what should we do?” He said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.”

15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16 John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”

18 So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people. 19 But Herod the ruler, who had been rebuked by him because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and because of all the evil things that Herod had done, 20 added to them all by shutting up John in prison.

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(i) The raising of Jairus’ daughter.

• Jesus was requested by Jairus who was a leader of a synagogue, to go and heal his only daughter who was very sick (she was 12 years old).
• Jesus accepted Jairus’ humble request but word came that the girl was dead and therefore no need to bother Jesus.
• Jesus asked Jairus to have faith and told mourners not to wail because the girl was just asleep.
• Jesus together with Peter, John and James and the parents of the dead girl, and entered the house.
• Jesus held the girls hand and commanded her to rise up to which she responded.
• Jesus requested that she be given something to eat.
• The miracle was to remain a secret.

Lessons learnt about Jesus from the miracle

1. Jesus mission was to uplift the lowly like women.
2. Jesus is the Lord of life.  He brings back to life those who have died.  He is the Lord of resurrection and life.
3. He has mercy/compassion to those suffering e.g. raising back to life.
4. His mission as the Messiah was yet to be revealed to the public.
5. He welcomes those with faith and responds to their needs.
6. He came to discourage those Jewish traditions that could be a barrier to eternal life like touching a corpse.

Lessons Christians learn from the raising

1. They should be hopeful for eternal life.
2. Christians should have faith in Jesus’ work
3. Christians should humble themselves before Jesus if they are to be rewarded.
4. Christians should assist those who are suffering.
5. They should turn to God in prayer during times of hardships.  They should be patient to witness the mighty works of Jesus.
6. They should be ready to be mocked and ridiculed as they serve the Lord.

State six lessons Christians learn about Jesus from the raising of Jairus’ daughter. (6 marks)

Lessons Christians learn about Jesus from the raising of Jairus’ daughter (2015 KCSE CRE PAPER 2 Q3.B)

1. Jesus has power over death/source of life
2. Jesus requires people to have faith in Him
3. Jesus is approachable
4. Jesus is always ready to assist/concerned about people’s needs
5. Jesus is sociable/available/mixes with people
6. Jesus is the source of hope/healer
7. He brings joy to people
8. He is humble
9. Jesus is a teacher

(ii) The healing of the woman with the flow of blood -  Luke 8:40 – 48

LUKE 8:40 – 48

Luke 8:40-48 New International Version (NIV)Jesus Raises a Dead Girl and Heals a Sick Woman40 Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him. 41 Then a man named Jairus, a synagogue leader, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come to his house 42 because his only daughter, a girl of about twelve, was dying.
As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. 43 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. 44 She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.
45 “Who touched me?” Jesus asked.
When they all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.”
46 But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.”
47 Then 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.48 Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”

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1. As Jesus was on His way to Jairus’ house, a large crowd followed and pressed against Him.
2. In the crowd was a woman who suffered from an incurable disease i.e. internal bleeding.
3. She had bled for twelve years.
4. She believed that just by touching the cloak of Jesus, she would be healed.
5. She touched the fringe of Jesus’ garment and immediately the flow of blood ceased.
6. Jesus asked who had touched Him.
7. All denied while Peter said there was a great multitude pressing on Him.
8. Jesus said that someone touched Him for He perceived power leaving him.
9. The woman came forward trembling and fell before Jesus and testified how she had received healing.
10. Jesus told her “Daughter, your faith has made you well, go in peace.”

Lessons learnt about Jesus from this miracle

1. Jesus has power to heal all diseases.
2. He is a merciful Lord ready to aid the suffering.
3. He heals in response to faith.
4. The healing demonstrates God’s power in the person of Jesus.
5. Jesus heals to restore people back to wholeness of life.

Lessons Christians learn from the miracle

1. Christians should seek Jesus in times of trouble.
2. Christians should testify about what Jesus has done for.
3. Christians should show compassion to the sick by restoring their state.
4. Christians should advocate for the rights of marginalized groups in society.
5. Christians should continue with the healing mission of Christ.
6. Christians should have practical faith in their lives.

Ways in which Jesus uplifted the status of women according to St. Lukes’s Gospel

1. Jesus raised the only son of the widow of Nain from death.
2. Jesus forgave the sinful woman in Simon the Pharisee’s house.
3. He healed the women who accompanied Him of infirmities or cast out evil spirits.
4. Jesus healed the woman who had been crippled on the Sabbath.
5. He raised Jairus’ daughter from death.
6. Jesus praised Mary for choosing to listen to the word of God while her sister Martha complained about work.
7. Jesus told the women who accompanied Him to the crucifixion not to weep and it was women who were the first to receive the news of His resurrection.
8. Jesus healed the woman who had the flow of blood for twelve years.
9. Jesus commended the widow who gave all her offering in the temple.
10. Jesus visited the family of Martha and Mary.

Ways in which Christians can eradicate cases of discrimination in the society

1. Educate people on the evils against discrimination.
2. Condemn those who practice discrimination.
3. Living exemplary lives or being role models.
4. Reporting cases of discrimination to the relevant authorities.
5. Praying for the culprits to change.
6. Providing equal job opportunities to both genders.
7. Preaching love in the society.
8. Supporting the government in enacting laws that promote equality.
9. Rewarding marginalised groups that make a positive mark in the society.

Lessons that Christians learn from the mighty works of Jesus

1. Jesus gives life/ has power over death/ thus Christians should have hope of life after death.
2. Christians should have faith; faith is necessary for healing.
3. Christians should approach/ seek God with humility.
4. Christians should be persistent in making requests.
5. God answers requests/ Christians should turn to God for their needs.
6. Christians should be patient/ avoid desperation.
7. Christians should be compassionate to those suffering.
8. Christians should believe in Jesus’ power through touching.
9. Christians should emulate Jesus’ humility as they do God’s work e.g. Jesus imposed silence as He raised Jairus’ daughter.
10. Jesus gives hope to those who are hopeless and thus Christians should not be desperate.
11. Christians should carry out their mission to all regardless of race, gender or status.
12. Jesus knows the needs of people personally, therefore Christians should ask for them.
13. Christians should exercise courage when seeking solutions to their problems.

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