Week 6

Look Back

How did you participate with God in seeking an answer to a bold prayer this week?

Look Up

Read Luke 8:40-42

1. What do these verses say about Jairus and his position in the Jewish community? Why did Jairus come to Jesus – what other options might he have had given his role?
2. How did Jairus approach Jesus and what does this say about his emotional state?

Read Luke 8:43-48

1. How did the woman approach Jesus and why did she approach Jesus this way? What was her emotional state and position in society at the time and why?
2. Why did Jesus stop and ask who had touched Him? What message did He send by stopping long enough to interact with an “unclean” woman in front of the crowd?
3. What do you find most encouraging or challenging in Jesus’ final words to the woman in verse 48?

Read Luke 8:49-50

1. How are Jesus' words to Jairus in verse 50 similar to or different from what He said to the woman in verse 48? When is your faith in Jesus greater – after you have been healed or while you are waiting for healing? Why?
2. What do these examples teach us about what Jesus expects of His followers and how does this apply to people today?

Overall (Discovery Bible Study)

• What do these scriptures say about God?
• What do they say about people?
• How will I apply this to my life?

Look Ahead

What is your bold, persistent or desperate prayer? What holds you back from praying this way?

Notes

Jesus is focused on building our faith in Him and His ability to do miraculous work in our lives when we approach Him with boldness and persistence. He is accessible, even in our most desperate moments, if we simply humble ourselves and allow Him to solve our problems. We do not need any special connection to Jesus, or ask permission before approaching Him - we simply need to trust Him and not let our doubts keep us from asking for a miracle and accepting His solution and His timing