911, What’s Your Medical Emergency? – Part 2

911 Medical Emergency | Part 2

The last time I taught we learned of how Jesus was the great physician and how he longed to heal spiritually, physically and emotionally all in need.

Jairus comes to Jesus for help for his daughter, but to the naked eye it looks like Jairus and his daughter get pushed to the back of the line.

Story about Pastor Charmaine and the ER

Main Text: Matthew 9 Amp

Key Thoughts From This Situation

1. A problem outside of their ability to fix
2. A call had to be made- 911 doesn't call you, you must call them
3. The ability to speak through your issue
4. Faith had to be present

Matthew 9:18-30 (AMP)

18 While He was saying these things to them, a ruler (synagogue official) entered [the house] and kneeled down and worshiped Him, saying, "My daughter has just now died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live." 19 Jesus got up and began to accompany the ruler, with His disciples.

• Jesus started off to go to the ruler house but was stopped by the woman with the issue

20 Then a woman who had suffered from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the [tassel] fringe of His outer robe; 21 for she had been saying to herself, "If I only touch His outer robe, I will be healed."

• The power of your confessions

Proverbs 18:21 (AMP)

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words.

2 Corinthians 4:13 (AMP)

13 Yet we have the same spirit of faith as he had, who wrote in Scripture, "I believed, therefore I spoke." We also believe, therefore we also speak,

• If you believe you should speak

• Question, do you sound like a believer

• Your words should reflect your faith

Joel 3:10 (AMP)

10 Beat your plowshares into swords And your pruning hooks into spears; Let the weak say, "I am strong!"

Matthew 17:20 (AMP)

He answered, "Because of your little faith [your lack of trust and confidence in the power of God]; for I assure you and most solemnly say to you, if you have [living] faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and [if it is God's will] it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

22 But Jesus turning and seeing her said, "Take courage, daughter; your [personal trust and confident] faith [in Me] has made you well." And at once the woman was [completely] healed.

23 When Jesus came to the ruler's house, and saw the flute players [who were professional, hired mourners] and the [grieving] crowd making an uproar,

• Understanding Cultural Context

• Recognize the cultural practices of mourning in Jewish society, which included hiring professional mourners and musicians. This helps us understand the scene Jesus encountered.

24 He said, "Go away; for the girl is not dead, but is sleeping." And they laughed and jeered at Him.

• Jesus was not discouraged by the diagnosis • He knew he had authority over it

• Jesus' statement challenges us to trust in His power over life and death, even when circumstances seem hopeless.

• Jesus redefines death as sleep, offering a perspective of hope and resurrection for believers.

25 But when the crowd had been sent outside, Jesus went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up.

• Jesus' response to Jairus' faith reminds us that faith often requires action, such as seeking Jesus earnestly in times of need.

• The removal of the crowd signifies the importance of creating an environment of faith and expectation for God's work

26 And the news about this spread throughout all that district. 27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, screaming loudly, "Have mercy and compassion on us, Son of David (Messiah)!"

4 Key Points

1. A problem you can't fix
2. A call must be made
3. The ability to speak through the problem
4. A faith move must be made

A. Faith in Action

B. The blind men actively seek Jesus, demonstrating their faith.

C. Our faith should lead us to actively pursue Jesus and His will.

D. The blind men cry out for mercy, showing persistence.

E. We should be persistent in our prayers, trusting in God's timing and mercy.

F. Spiritual Insight vs. Physical Sight

G. The blind men, though physically blind, have spiritual insight. We should seek spiritual understanding and insight, even when our physical circumstances are challenging.

H. You have not because you ask not

Matthew 7:7-8 (AMP)

7 "Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened.

neighbor, do you have a keep on spirit?

28 When He went into the house, the blind men came up to Him, and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe [with a deep, abiding trust] that I am able to do this?" They said to Him, "Yes, Lord."

• The blind men actively sought Jesus, demonstrating their faith and determination.

• In the cultural context, blindness was often seen as a sign of sin or divine displeasure, yet these men approached Jesus with hope

• Jesus' question tests the depth of the blind men's faith.

• It is not merely about acknowledging His ability but also about trusting in His divine authority.

Hebrews 11:6 (AMP)

6 But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.

• Jesus often required a confession of faith before performing miracles, emphasizing the importance of belief in His ministry.

• The title "Lord" indicates their acknowledgment of His divine authority and power.

• This confession aligns with the broader biblical narrative where faith in Jesus as Lord is central to salvation, as seen in Romans 10:9.

Romans 10:9 (AMP)

9 because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

• Faith as a Prerequisite for Miracles

• The blind men's response, "Yes, Lord," signifies their recognition of Jesus' divine authority and power.

29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith [your trust and confidence in My power and My ability to heal] it will be done to you."

• Then He touched their eyes

• The act of touching the eyes is significant, as it shows Jesus' willingness to engage personally and physically with those in need.

• In Jewish culture, physical touch could render someone ceremonially unclean, especially if the person was sick or disabled.

• However, Jesus' touch brings healing and restoration, highlighting His divine power over physical ailments.

• The faith of these men is an example of the kind of trust and reliance on Jesus that is necessary for spiritual and physical healing.

• It suggests a direct correlation between the measure of faith and the extent of the miracle.

• This principle is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as Mark 11:24, where Jesus teaches about the power of believing prayer.

Mark 11:24 (AMP)

24 For this reason I am telling you, whatever things you ask for in prayer [in accordance with God's will], believe [with confident trust] that you have received them, and they will be given to you.

• The phrase also serves as a reminder that while God's grace is freely given, the experience of His power often requires an active response of faith.

• This interaction between divine sovereignty and human responsibility is a recurring theme in the New Testament.

• Each believer's faith journey is unique.

• This passage encourages introspection about the strength and focus of one's faith, urging believers to grow and deepen their trust in God.

30 And their eyes were opened.

Romans 12:3 (AMP)

3 For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service].

• You cannot have 10%, 50%, 90%, or even 99% faith. Each individual belief on the spreadsheet of faith is either "On" or "Off."

• They have little faith, that is, an undeveloped and unexamined spreadsheet of beliefs. On such a spreadsheet of faith, most of the basic truths are still turned "Off."

Matthew 8:8-10 (AMP)

8 But the centurion replied to Him, "Lord, I am not worthy to have You come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I also am a man subject to authority [of a higher rank], with soldiers subject to me; and I say to one, 'Go!' and he goes, and to another, 'Come!' and he comes, and to my slave, 'Do this!' and he does it." 10 When Jesus heard this, He was amazed and said to those who were following Him, "I tell you truthfully, I have not found such great faith [as this] with anyone in Israel.

Discussion Questions

1. How does the woman with the hemorrhage demonstrate "the power of your confessions"? What role do our words play in activating our faith?
2. Jesus told the mourners that Jairus' daughter was "not dead, but sleeping." How does this statement challenge our perspective on seemingly impossible situations in our own lives?
3. The notes emphasize that "your words should reflect your faith." In what ways might our daily conversations reveal the true condition of our faith?
4. Why do you think Jesus removed the crowd of mourners before raising Jairus' daughter? What does this teach us about creating an "environment of faith"?
5. The blind men called Jesus "Son of David," demonstrating spiritual insight despite their physical blindness. How can we develop greater spiritual insight in areas where we feel "blind"?
6. Jesus asked the blind men, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" before healing them. Why is a verbal confession of faith often necessary before we experience God's power?
7. The teaching mentions having a "keep on spirit" based on Matthew 7:7-8. What's the difference between persistent faith and pestering God? How do we know when to keep asking?
8. Jesus said, "According to your faith it will be done to you." How does this principle challenge or encourage you in your current circumstances?
9. The notes describe faith as a "spreadsheet" where beliefs are either "On" or "Off" rather than percentages. How does this analogy help you understand faith differently?
10. Compare the faith of the centurion in Matthew 8:8-10 with the faith of the blind men. What made the centurion's faith "great" in Jesus' eyes, and how can we develop similar faith?

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