Jesus: Our Source of Healing and Hope

Today’s teaching centers on the heart of Jesus for healing, as seen in Luke 8 through the stories of Jairus’s daughter and the woman with the issue of blood. These stories reveal not only Christ’s power over sickness and death, but also his deep compassion for those who are suffering—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The passage reminds us that everyone, at some point, will face brokenness, whether it’s our own or someone we love. In those moments, we are invited to come to Jesus, not with cynicism, but with a seriousness that seeks him as the only true source of hope and restoration.

Jairus, a respected synagogue leader, comes to Jesus in desperation for his dying daughter, setting aside his status and risking his reputation. His story is a reminder that tragedy often drives us to seek God in ways comfort never could. The woman with the issue of blood, isolated and broken for twelve years, reaches out in faith—her healing is not just physical, but also social and spiritual. Jesus refuses to let her slip away unnoticed, calling her “daughter” and restoring her fully in front of the crowd. This shows that Jesus is not content with half-healings; he desires to bring us out of shame and into the fullness of his family.

These accounts also challenge us to pray boldly for healing, even when we don’t know what God will do. We are not promised immediate answers, but we are called to trust that God can heal and to ask him to do so. Our prayers are not about manipulating God, but about aligning ourselves with his heart and his power. Even when healing doesn’t come in this life, we anchor our hope in the resurrection—knowing that ultimate healing is guaranteed for all who are in Christ.

Faith is not the absence of fear, but the presence of belief in the One who holds power over sickness and death. Like a child jumping into a parent’s arms, our courage to pray and hope comes from trusting Jesus. Even if all we have left is a smoldering ember of faith, that is enough for God to work with. We are invited to bring our needs, our pain, and our mustard-seed faith to him, trusting that he is both able and willing to heal—now or in eternity.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Tragedy Can Drive Us to Seek Jesus Deeply When life falls apart, we are faced with a choice: become cynical or get serious about God. Jairus’s willingness to risk his reputation and seek Jesus for his daughter’s healing shows that desperation can strip away our pride and lead us to the only One who can truly help. Building a reservoir of faith before the storm comes prepares us to turn to Jesus when the bottom drops out. [09:14]
• 2. Jesus Desires Full Healing—Not Just the Physical The woman with the issue of blood was not only physically healed but also restored socially and spiritually. Jesus called her out of the shadows, naming her “daughter” and publicly affirming her worth. He is not content with half-healings; he wants to bring us out of shame and isolation into the fullness of his family and purpose. [18:14]
• 3. Our Faith Is Anchored in the Resurrection, Not in Immediate Outcomes We are called to pray boldly for healing, but our hope is not in whether God answers now or later. The resurrection guarantees that ultimate healing is coming for all who trust in Christ. This future hope empowers us to pray with expectation now, knowing that even if healing is delayed, it is never denied for those in Christ. [31:30]
• 4. Belief, Not Courage, Overcomes Fear When Jesus tells Jairus, “Do not fear, only believe,” he reveals that belief is the true antidote to fear. Like a child who jumps into a parent’s arms not because they are brave, but because they trust, our courage to face suffering and pray for healing comes from believing in Jesus’s power and goodness. Anchoring our hearts in his promises produces the courage we need to persevere. [27:17]
• 5. Even a Mustard Seed of Faith Is Enough Sometimes all we have left is a smoldering ember of faith, but that is sufficient for God to work with. The Spirit can breathe on our faint hope and rekindle it into a flame. We are invited to bring whatever faith we have—no matter how small—to Jesus, trusting that he honors even the weakest cry for help. [35:08]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [00:31] - Celebrating the Next Generation
• [01:48] - Preparing for Back to School Weekend
• [03:02] - The Universal Need for Healing
• [04:16] - Praying in Faith for Healing
• [05:29] - Jesus’s Heart for Healing
• [06:42] - Jairus Seeks Jesus for His Daughter
• [08:36] - Tragedy Sends Us Looking for Jesus
• [12:13] - The Woman with the Issue of Blood
• [14:41] - The Pain of Social Isolation
• [17:38] - Jesus Brings Full Healing
• [20:01] - Spiritual Application: Salvation and Shame
• [22:26] - Jesus Raises Jairus’s Daughter
• [25:34] - Belief Overcomes Fear
• [29:06] - Trusting God’s Power to Heal
• [31:30] - Anchoring Hope in the Resurrection
• [33:18] - The Ember of Faith
• [35:08] - Invitation to Pray for Healing
• [36:20] - Closing Prayer

Bible Reading

Luke 8:40-56 (ESV) — > 40 Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him. 41 And there came a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue. And falling at Jesus' feet, he implored him to come to his house, 42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying.
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> As Jesus went, the people pressed around him. 43 And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone. 44 She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her discharge of blood ceased. 45 And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!” 46 But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me.” 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. 48 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”
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> 49 While he was still speaking, someone from the ruler's house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more.” 50 But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.” 51 And when he came to the house, he allowed no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. 52 And all were weeping and mourning for her, but he said, “Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping.” 53 And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. 54 But taking her by the hand he called, saying, “Child, arise.” 55 And her spirit returned, and she got up at once. And he directed that something should be given her to eat. 56 And her parents were amazed, but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

Observation Questions

1. What risks did Jairus take in coming to Jesus for help with his daughter? What does the text say about his position and actions? ([08:36])
2. How does the woman with the issue of blood approach Jesus, and what is significant about Jesus’ response to her? ([17:38])
3. What does Jesus say to Jairus when he hears his daughter has died, and how do the people around react? ([25:34])
4. According to the passage, what kind of healing does Jesus offer to the woman—physical, social, spiritual, or all of these? ([18:14])

Interpretation Questions

1. Why might tragedy or suffering drive someone to seek Jesus more seriously, as seen in Jairus’s story? How does this compare to seeking God in times of comfort? ([09:14])
2. Why do you think Jesus insists on bringing the woman with the issue of blood out into the open instead of letting her slip away quietly? What does this reveal about his heart for people? ([17:38])
3. When Jesus tells Jairus, “Do not fear, only believe,” what does this teach us about the relationship between faith and fear? ([25:34])
4. The sermon says Jesus is not content with “half-healings.” What does it mean for Jesus to bring someone out of shame and into the fullness of his family? ([18:14])

Application Questions

1. The sermon says that when tragedy strikes, we can either become cynical or get serious about God. Have you ever experienced a time when hardship pushed you toward or away from God? What did that look like for you? ([09:14])
2. Jairus risked his reputation and status to seek Jesus for his daughter. Is there an area in your life where pride or fear of what others think is keeping you from seeking Jesus wholeheartedly? ([08:36])
3. The woman with the issue of blood was isolated and ashamed, but Jesus called her “daughter” and restored her publicly. Are there areas of shame or isolation in your life where you need Jesus’ healing and affirmation? ([18:14])
4. The sermon challenges us to pray boldly for healing, even when we don’t know what God will do. Is there a situation in your life (or someone you love) where you need to pray for healing or restoration? What holds you back from praying boldly? ([29:06])
5. Our hope is anchored in the resurrection, not just in immediate answers. How does knowing that ultimate healing is guaranteed in Christ affect the way you face suffering or disappointment now? ([31:30])
6. Jesus says, “Do not fear, only believe.” Is there a fear in your life right now that you need to bring to Jesus? What would it look like to trust him with it this week? ([25:34])
7. The sermon says even a “mustard seed” or “ember” of faith is enough for God to work with. If your faith feels weak right now, what is one small step you can take to bring your needs to Jesus? ([35:08])