Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5: 21–24, 35–43)

• What does the miracle of Jairus' daughter demonstrate about religious leaders' views on Jesus?

  Not all were against Jesus
• Who was Jairus and what did he ask Jesus?

  Jairus was a synagogue official who begged Jesus to heal his daughter
• What event interrupted Jesus on his way to Jairus' house?

  A woman touched his cloak to be healed
• What message did Jesus receive while on the way to Jairus' house?

  The twelve-year-old girl had died
• What did Jesus say to reassure Jairus after hearing about his daughter's death?

  "Don't be afraid; just believe"
• What was the crowd's reaction when Jesus claimed the child was only sleeping?

  The crowd laughed at Jesus' claim
• Who did Jesus take into the room with him at Jairus' house?

  Peter, James, John, and the child's parents
• How did Jesus heal Jairus' daughter?

  He took her by the hand and said, "Talitha cumi"
• What does "Talitha cumi" mean?

  "Little girl, get up"
• What instruction did Jesus give to the girl's parents after healing her?

  To give her something to eat
• What theory do some people suggest about the girl's condition before Jesus healed her?

  She was in a diabetic coma, not dead
• Why did Jesus give strict orders not to tell anyone about the miracle?

  Because of the messianic secret