Pastor Dani Kilgore

July 21, 2024

Luke 8:42b-45 (NRSV)

As he went, the crowds pressed in on him. 43 Now there was a woman who had been suffering from haemorrhages for twelve years; and though she had spent all she had on physicians, no one could cure her. 44 She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his clothes, and immediately her haemorrhage stopped. 45 Then Jesus asked, ‘Who touched me?’ When all denied it, Peter said, ‘Master, the crowds surround you and press in on you.’  46 But Jesus said, ‘Someone touched me; for I noticed that power had gone out from me.’ 47 When the woman saw that she could not remain hidden, she came trembling; and falling down before him, she declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. 48 He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.’

Reflection Question

• Can you imagine how much this woman suffered physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually for twelve years?

• What does this story teach you about having faith?

• How does Jesus' actions and reply to the woman reveal more about God's character and God's outlook on us?