Miracles and Reactions Luke 8:24-56
Path of the Narrative Healing a possessed man Agrees to heal a sick child Heals a very unwell woman Ends up bringing a dead child back to life
Demons – The Miracle Immediate recognition and terror of God This (these) demon(s) were pretty powerful Requests made, but unconditional obedience Jesus holds complete power over the enemy
Demons – The Reactions Herdsmen – flee and tell the city People of the city – afraid People of surrounding country – great fear The formerly possessed man – thanks / obedience
Sick Child – The Miracle Jesus gets back to another crowd, another problem Jairus shows humility and faith in Jesus’ ability to heal
Stricken Woman – The Miracle Someone who has had their earthly hope used up Humility and faith in POWER Power delivers
Stricken Woman – The Reaction “Who touched me?” Understandable (but unreasonable) fear “Daughter”
Sick Child – The Miracle Dead! Jesus has returned from healing the demoniac Jairus shows humility and faith in Jesus’ ability to heal No longer sick, but dead! …or is she asleep? “Her Spirit returned”
Sick Child– The Reaction Dead! “All the people” Jairus and his wife
Do We Believe? We can: Run away in fear Ask Him to leave Tell Him we don’t need Him Laugh at Him Or: Obey Proclaim what He’s done Be amazed