30 Luke 8:40-56 (Desperation in Faith)

I. Background
II. Narrative
1. Story sandwich
2. Jairus the synagogue ruler
3. A desperate woman
Mark 5:26
Leviticus 19:19-27
4. Inner circle
1 Corinthians 12:18
Matthew 23:11
5. Something to eat
III. How should we then live?
1. Damaging interpretation
Luke 8:50
2. In desperation, turn to Jesus
a. He may be trying to teach us or break us.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Hebrews 12:5-11
b. He wants us all in.
Mark 8:34-35
c. Healing comes at the end.
(1.) Count the cost
(2.) Reach out Him
(3.) Experience the full blessings of the Lord
Romans 10:13

• He may heal us for a time (we’re allowed and ordered pray)
James 5:13-14
• He may protect us from earthly trouble
2 Peter 2:9
• He will be with us
Psalm 23:4
• He will fully and permanently heal us
Revelation 21:4