1. Miracles and Reactions
Luke 8:24-56

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Sick Child – The Miracle
Jesus gets back to another crowd, another problem
Jairus shows humility and faith in Jesus’ ability to heal

6. Stricken Woman – The Miracle
Someone who has had their earthly hope used up
Humility and faith in POWER
Power delivers

7. Stricken Woman – The Reaction
“Who touched me?”
Understandable (but unreasonable) fear
“Daughter”

8. 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”

9. Sick Child– The Reaction
Dead!
“All the people”
Jairus and his wife

10. 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