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Might and Mercy Meet in Jesus (Luke 8: 40-56)

Might and Mercy Meet in Jesus (Luke 8: 40-56). “Healing of Hemorrhaging Woman” (3rd Cent) Fresco in the Catacomb of S S Pietro Marcellino. The Miracles of Christ. Evidence for His claims Foretaste of the restoration of all things Signs of great spiritual truth.

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Might and Mercy Meet in Jesus (Luke 8: 40-56)

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  1. Might and Mercy Meet in Jesus(Luke 8: 40-56) “Healing of Hemorrhaging Woman” (3rd Cent) Fresco in the Catacomb of S S Pietro Marcellino

  2. The Miracles of Christ • Evidence for His claims • Foretaste of the restoration of all things • Signs of great spiritual truth

  3. I. In distress, Christ is willing. (vv. 40-42a)  Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue  Desperate plea  “And Jesus rose and followed him” (Matt. 9:19)

  4. II. In delay, Christ is working. (vv. 42b-48) • The Condition of the Woman B. The Compassion of the Savior Note: Might and mercy meet in Jesus! • The Confession of the Saint “Closet Christians do not influence others. Confessing Christians do.” Dr. Charles Ryrie

  5. III. In disappointment, Christ is watching. (vv. 49-50) • Sorrowful words (v. 49) • Sovereign wisdom (v. 50) “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6)

  6. IV. In deliverance, Christ is omnipotent.(vv. 51-55a) • “sleeping” … “they laughed at Him.” • He removed the crowd • “Talitha Cumi” • Her spirit returned and she got up (and walked)

  7. V. In directing, Christ is practical. (vv. 55b-56) • Something to eat. • Messianic secret

  8. Might and Mercy Meet in Jesus(Luke 8: 40-56) • In distress, Christ is willing. (vv. 40-42a) • In delay, Christ is working. (vv. 42b-48) • In disappointment, Christ is watching. (vv. 49-50) • In deliverance, Christ is omnipotent. (vv. 51-55a) • In directing, Christ is practical. (vv. 55b-56)

  9. Spiritual Lessons • A severe wound is often a severe mercy, driving us to the glorious Christ. • The Lord’s deliverance is offered to everyone regardless of social standing.

  10. Opposites

  11. Spiritual Lessons • A severe wound is often a severe mercy, driving us to the glorious Christ. • The Lord’s deliverance is offered to everyone regardless of social standing. • Faith as small as a mustard seed will save, if it has Christ as its object. • Never underestimate the power of a testimony.

  12. Who is this story about, Jairus or the woman? It is about our Lord and His sweet providence, even in the trials of life.

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