Back to the Bible: Matthew 9:18-34

A synagogue ruler came to find Jesus because his little girl died. But, he had confidence that Jesus could raise her. On the way to the house, a woman with a 12 year blood issue touched the fringe of Jesus’ garment, seeking healing. When she touched Him, Jesus turned, saw her, and commended her faith which He said had made her well. Perhaps He wanted her to know it wasn’t magic or superstition that had healed her. It was her faith in Him.

When Jesus made it to the ruler’s house, there was a commotion of weepers. Jesus said they should leave because she was just asleep. They laughed. But, Jesus went in and raised her like He was waking her from sleep.

Jesus left and two blind men cried out for mercy from the “Son of David.” They were blind, but they saw who He was. They had faith in His ability. Jesus touched their eyes and they were healed. He wanted them to keep to themselves about it, but they spread the word.

Leaving there, folks brought a man who was mute from demon oppression. Jesus cast out the demon and the man spoke. The crowds were amazed and said nothing like what was happening had ever been seen in Israel.

Jesus’ opponents, the Pharisees, said He did this by the devil’s power. Jesus will address that accusation later.

Lessons to Learn:

Jesus– more than a carpenter. If Jesus was only a carpenter from Nazareth, the only help He could have offered was to build a casket. But, He was more. He was able to wake her from her sleep. That’s all death for those who have Christ will be (I Cor. 15:51; I Thess. 4:13-18).

Remember that Jesus’ healings and miracles, whether it is raising the dead or healing the blind, point to His ultimate spiritual power. He longs to give us true life and real sight.

Notice the opposition against Jesus. They were so hard-hearted and closed to Jesus that they would say seemingly anything to keep others from believing in Him. We must be careful that we do not let our ways, traditions, or pride stand in the way of seeing the truth. Jesus is revealed to us in the Scriptures. Consider that those who oppose Jesus or some aspect of His will may have some prejudice or desire to keep Him from being the Lord or His will from being true. Don’t let folks whose sin or bitterness shape their thinking convince you to doubt Jesus.

We’re thankful to share these considerations of God’s word. It’s best if you have a Bible close to evaluate what we say. We want to go “back to the Bible” for all we teach.

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