It is never too late for Jesus to help those in need. From his exposition of Luke’s gospel, today R.C. Sproul shows how Christ restored the hope of a man about to lose his daughter and of a woman who had lost everything she had. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on the gospel of Luke for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3600/luke-commentary Meet Today’s Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God’s Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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Well, Jairus had one child, an only daughter who was about 12 years of age, and she was dying. And his only hope at that point was Jesus.
We always need Jesus, but sometimes the Lord uses suffering and trials in our life to remind us of our dependence upon Him for all things. Have you experienced that in a season of suffering? Welcome to the Sunday edition of Renewing Your Mind. I'm your host, Nathan W. Bingham.
As we read the accounts of Jesus' earthly ministry and the miracles and healings He performed, we learn things about Him and His character, and we're reminded of our need, not merely for physical healing, but for the salvation of our souls.
The two moments that we'll hear about today are the final accounts that we'll look at in Luke's Gospel, which means today is the final time that you can request R.C. Sproul's commentary on Luke with a donation of any amount at renewingyourmind.org. Respond before this offer ends at midnight, as it won't be repeated next Sunday.
Here's Dr. Sproul on Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood.
When last we looked at the text after Jesus healed Legion, we see that the people came out to witness what had happened and when they realized what had taken place, they were filled with fear, even as the disciples had been filled with fear when Jesus calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee. And they implored, they begged Jesus to leave.
And so in this last narrative, we had people saying to Jesus, please go. And in the very next passage, we hear the begging of the ruler of the synagogue saying to Jesus, please come. But of course, it was on the other side of the Sea of Galilee when the people After Legion was healed, begged Jesus to leave, he departed from them and crossed again to the shore by Capernaum.
And it's on that side that we pick up the narrative in verse 40 that now the multitude on that side of the lake welcomed him. Note the irony. The multitude on the other side of the lake wanted him gone. Now the people who were more familiar with him near Capernaum were happy to see him returning, for they were waiting for him.
And behold, there came a man named Jairus, who was identified by Luke as a ruler of the synagogue. The synagogue in those days was ruled by elders, and those who had that position were given great esteem and authority in the Jewish community. And so this is a man of some status, and when he comes to Jesus, he humbles himself completely and falls at the feet of Jesus.
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