Biblical Text: Mark 5:21-43 (NIV)
“And when Jesus passed again in a boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered unto him; and he was by the sea.
And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue, named Jairus, came, and when he saw him, he fell down at his feet,
and besought him greatly, saying, My daughter is at the point of death; I beg you to come and lay your hands on her, so that she may heal and live.
And he went with him, and a great crowd followed him, crowding him.
And there was a certain woman who, for twelve years, had had an issue of blood,
and who had suffered a lot from many doctors, and had spent everything she had, without benefiting from it, but rather getting worse;
Hearing about Jesus, she came from behind, among the crowd, and touched his clothing.
For she said: If I only touch his clothes, I will be healed.
And immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was already cured of that illness.
And immediately Jesus, knowing that the virtue had gone out of himself, turned to the crowd, and said: Who touched my clothes?
And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the crowd pressing upon thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
And he looked around to see what this had done.
Then the woman, who knew what had happened to her, fearing and trembling, came and fell down before him, and told him the whole truth.
And he said to her: Daughter, your faith has saved you; go in peace, and be healed of your evil.
While he was still speaking, some of the ruler of the synagogue came and said to them: Your daughter is dead; Why bother the Master more?
And Jesus, having heard these words, said to the ruler of the synagogue: Fear not, only believe.
And he did not allow anyone to follow him except Peter, James, and John, James’ brother.
And when he came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, he saw the commotion, and those weeping greatly and mourning.
And he came in, and said unto them, Why are ye troubled and weeping? The girl is not dead, but she sleeps.
And they laughed at him; But when he had sent them out, he took with him the girl’s father and mother, and those who were with him, and went in where the girl was lying.
And taking the girl’s hand, he said to her: Talita cumi; which, translated, is: Girl, I say to you, get up.
And immediately the girl arose, and she walked, for she was already twelve years old; and they were astonished with great astonishment.
And she expressly commanded them that no one should know it; and she told them to give her something to eat. “
Outline Purpose:
This outline aims to explore Jesus’ miracle in resurrecting Jairus’ daughter and highlight the importance of faith, the power of Jesus, and divine compassion in our lives.
Introduction:
The episode of the resurrection of Jairus’ daughter is one of the most moving and inspiring accounts in the Bible. In it, we find Jesus demonstrating His power and compassion, bringing life to a girl who seemed to be gone forever.
Central Theme:
The central theme of this sketch is the resurrection of Jairus’ daughter, which illustrates the divine power of Jesus in response to human faith and need.
I. Jairus’s Affliction
- A. Jairus’ desperate plea
- B. The importance of faith in times of distress
- C. Matthew 9:22 – The faith of the woman with hemorrhage
II. The Hemorrhaging Woman’s Touch of Faith
- A. The woman with hemorrhage and her search for a cure
- B. Touching the hem of Jesus’ cloak
- C. Luke 8:48 – “Your faith has saved you.”
III. The Death of Jairus’ Daughter
- A. The sad news of the girl’s death
- B. The importance of not giving in to hopelessness
- C. John 11:25 – “I am the resurrection and the life.”
IV. The Power of Jesus Over Death
- A. Jesus’ entry into Jairus’ house
- B. The statement that the girl is just sleeping
- C. John 5:28-29 – The promise of the resurrection of the dead
V. The Resurrection of Jairus’ Daughter
- A. Jesus’ command for the girl to get up
- B. The girl’s immediate response
- C. Acts 9:40 – Peter resurrects Dorcas
SAW. The Witnesses’ Reaction
- A. The amazement and joy of the people present
- B. The secret imposed by Jesus
- C. Matthew 17:20 – Faith that moves mountains
VII. The Importance of Faith and Patience
- A. The crucial role of faith in performing miracles
- B. The need to wait on the Lord
- C. Hebrews 11:1 – The definition of faith
VIII. The Practical Application in Our Lives
- A. How can we apply the lesson of faith to our challenges
- B. How can we seek the compassion and power of Jesus
- C. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – God is the God of all comfort
Conclusion:
The account of the resurrection of Jairus’ daughter inspires us to trust in Jesus’ power and compassion in the midst of hardship and death. We must keep our faith and persevere, because, as we have seen, Jesus is able to bring life from what seems to be lost.
When to Use This Outline:
This outline is appropriate for Bible teaching services, group studies, preaching in churches and moments of reflection on faith, the power of Jesus and divine compassion. It can be especially relevant in situations where people are experiencing hardship, illness, or loss, to encourage them to trust in God and seek His intervention.
