1. Don't bother the teacher any more (35-36)

While Jesus talked with the nameless woman, precious moments slipped by. Bad news came to Jairus--and with it, bad advice. Jesus ignored the messenger's good intentions and bad advice, and planted faith in Jairus. He encouraged Jairus: 'Don't be afraid; just believe.' Fear is the opposite of faith. Jairus took Jesus' words into his heart and ignored the advice of the men who came from his home. This is Jesus' word to us today: 'Don't be afraid; just believe.'

2. She is not dead but asleep (37-43)

Jesus put out those who laughed in unbelief. He took three disciples and the child's parents, and went in to where the child was. She stood up at his command. She was well. His word is almighty. He is the Creator God and the Giver of life. He understands and loves. And he knows teenagers' hearts. He told them to give her something to eat.

Application: Lord, forgive my fear and doubt, and help me to walk with 'just believing' faith today.
One Word: Don't be afraid; just believe