1. Put your hand on her and she will live (18-19)

A ruler of the synagogue came to Jesus. His daughter had just died, but he refused to give up. His faith in Jesus was amazing, for he believed that Jesus could defeat even death. Jesus got up and went with him.

2. Take heart, daughter (20-22)

A despairing woman slipped up behind him. She had had a shameful bleeding problem for 12 years. She felt too worthless to ask Jesus for help, but she had faith. She came up behind him and touched his cloak, and was healed. Jesus did not want her to be fatalistic. He said, 'Take heart.' He did not regard her as worthless. He called her daughter. He healed her body and her heart.

3. She is not dead but asleep (23-26)

When Jesus reached the ruler's house, he found a noisy crowd of mourners. They laughed at faith. So he put them out, went to the girl, took her hand, and healed her.

Application: Lord, forgive my fatalistic calculations; help me to come to you by faith.
One Word: Jesus blesses faith