Jesus Could Heal by Passing By

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Season 2: Only the Messiah Could...
Episode 8: “Jesus Could Heal by Passing By”
Today’s Bible Bite: Mark 5:21-34

Video Story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS7noEiD7NI

“He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering’” (Mark 5:34).

One day, Jesus was asked to go and help a very sick girl and He agreed. Lots of people followed along because they wanted to see what Jesus would do. There was a woman in the crowd who had been sick for a very long time–12 years! She had gone to many doctors, but she had only gotten worse, not better. She believed if she could just touch Jesus’ clothes she would get better.

It sounds crazy, but that’s exactly what happened. The instant she touched Jesus, she could feel that she was healed....and Jesus felt it too! He turned around to the crowd and asked who had touched Him. Jesus’ disciples thought this was a really strange question to ask; Jesus was surrounded by a large crowd and many people had! But Jesus knew that only one person had touched Him and had the faith that it would heal her. When the woman admitted it was her, Jesus assured her that God had healed her because of her faith and because He loved her.
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Think about it...

• This lady had been sick for a long time, but still hoped she could get better. Have you ever been sick like that?
• She heard that Jesus was nearby and believed that He could heal her. Is there something you need Jesus’ help with?
• Jesus wanted to know who had touched Him. Why do you think He insisted on her coming forward?
• She had faith that just by touching Jesus she would be made well. What did Jesus tell her had made her well?

​Prayer: Thank you, God, that you promise to help us. Our faith in you is very important to you. Please help us to trust you and believe in your ability to do so, just like this woman did.