Question 1

Who is Jairus, and why did he come to Jesus in this passage?

Accepted Answer

Jairus is described as one of the rulers of the synagogue, a local leader among the Jews. Even though he held a respected position, he came to Jesus in deep need and humility. His little daughter was at the point of death, and he believed that if Jesus would come and lay His hands on her, she would be healed and live. He fell at Jesus’ feet and begged Him earnestly. This shows that real need can strip away pride and that faith in Jesus is more important than social status or reputation.

Question 2

Why did the woman with the issue of blood touch Jesus’ clothes secretly?

Accepted Answer

The woman had been bleeding for twelve years, had spent all she had on doctors, and only grew worse. She would have been considered unclean and likely felt ashamed and isolated. She had heard about Jesus and believed that even touching His clothes would make her well. Coming in the crowd from behind may show her fear and sense of unworthiness, but also a bold, desperate faith. When she touched His garment, she was immediately healed, and Jesus drew her out of hiding so she could hear His kind words and know that her healing was sure.

Question 3

What does Jesus mean when He says, “Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole”?

Accepted Answer

When Jesus says to the woman, “Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole,” He is pointing to her trust in Him as the means by which she received healing. It was not magic in His clothes but confidence in His power and mercy. By calling her “Daughter,” He speaks tenderly and welcomes her. By telling her to go in peace and be healed of her plague, He confirms that the cure is real and lasting. His words help her rest in God’s promise, not just in her feelings, so she can enjoy the blessing with a quiet, assured heart.

Question 4

Why did Jesus say to Jairus, “Be not afraid, only believe,” after hearing his daughter had died?

Accepted Answer

When the messengers said Jairus’s daughter was dead, their words pushed him toward despair, since he had asked only for healing, not raising the dead. Jesus answered right away, telling him, “Be not afraid, only believe.” He was urging Jairus not to let fear and doubt shut the door on what God was ready to do. Death is no barrier to Jesus’ power. These words invite Jairus to keep trusting even when things look hopeless. The same lesson applies to us: our faith can never be too large for God’s goodness and power, but fear can make us draw back.

Question 5

Why did Jesus say the girl was not dead but sleeping, and why did people laugh at Him?

Accepted Answer

Jesus said, “The damsel is not dead, but sleepeth,” even though the mourners were sure she had died. In Scripture, sleep is often used as a picture of death, hinting that it is not the end but a rest before rising again. Here Jesus makes a distinction to stir hope, meaning that she is about to be raised. The people laughed at Him because they were fixed on what they saw and could not imagine such power. Their scorn only highlights the miracle when the girl gets up at His word, showing that what seems final to us is not final for Him.

Question 6

What is the meaning of Jesus’ words “Talitha cumi” to Jairus’s daughter?

Accepted Answer

“Talitha cumi” is preserved in the original language and then explained as, “Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.” Jesus takes the girl by the hand and speaks to her as you might gently speak to a child waking from sleep. The words themselves are simple, but they carry the authority of the Son of God over death. At His command, her spirit returns and she gets up and walks. This shows that His voice reaches even into death and calls out life, and it points ahead to the hope of resurrection for those who belong to Him.

Question 7

Why did Jesus only allow Peter, James, John, and the parents to see the girl raised?

Accepted Answer

Jesus did not let the whole crowd into the room. He took only Peter, James, John, and the girl’s parents. This may show that those who scorned Him were not worthy to witness this act of mercy, and it also kept the moment free from noisy confusion. A smaller group could quietly see and remember what had happened. Later, when the girl was seen alive by others, the reality of the miracle would be clear. Jesus often worked in ways that avoided empty show and instead helped people slowly think over God’s work in a calm, serious way.

Question 8

Why did Jesus tell them to give the girl something to eat after raising her?

Accepted Answer

After the girl got up and walked, Jesus told them to give her something to eat. This simple instruction shows that she was truly alive and well, not a vision or a half‑life. It also shows Jesus’ care for ordinary needs. He does a great miracle, yet He is concerned that the child has strength and daily food. The scene joins the extraordinary and the everyday, reminding us that His power restores people to real, normal life, and that God’s kindness reaches both our spiritual condition and our common, physical needs.

Mark 5:21

And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.

The Healing Touch of Jesus

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Mark 5:21

And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.

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The Healing Touch of Jesus

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