DON’T BORDER SHE IS DEAD

Lesson 8
RULER’s FAITH –
Text :Mt 9:18-26, Mk5:21-24, 35-43

Introduction
Jesus said don’t be afraid, only believe whenever you experience loss of any kind, don’t abandon hope, don’t turn away from the one person who can help you – do what Jairus did. Your hope if found in the resurrected Lord, the one with power over life and death.
Q – Who is this man?
A – Jairus – a ruler of the synagogue
Q – What happened to him?
A – His daughter was sick to death and ultimately died
Q – What did he do?
A – Ran to Jesus
- Worshipped
- Prayed / entreated Jesus
- Made specific faith filled request – spoke
- With faith, death is not final – Mk 5:36. Jesus has the final word – Mk 5:36
LESSONS LEARNT
1. Even leaders have challenges.
2. Even leaders should go to the right source for help
3. It may get worse though you have prayed
4. Delay is not denial
5. Don’t give up – deal with grief by “keeping believing”
6. Faith is nit denial of the obvious, it is recognition of the obvious and disregarded in the face of seen solution Mk 5:23
7. The presence of God (Mk 5:24) to His word Mk 5;36 see us through our worst experinces (Mk 5:36).
M.V. Mk 5:36 “... he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue be not afraid, only
believe.