Classic Sermon 6046: The Greatest Doctor of All
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: In this passage from Mark 5, we read about a woman who had suffered from an issue of blood for twelve years. She had tried everything to find healing, but nothing had worked. When she heard about Jesus, she believed that if she just touched his cloak, she would be healed. And she was right - as soon as she touched his cloak, the source of her blood dried up and she was healed. Jesus recognized that power had gone out from him and asked who had touched him. The woman came forward and told him the truth. Jesus responded by telling her that her faith had made her well and that she should go in peace.
Through this story, we see that no matter who we are or what our condition is, we can approach Jesus with our needs and have faith that he will hear us. We also see that our faith can have a powerful impact on our lives and that we can even change the dispositions of God when our faith is focused and powerful enough. However, we must remember to approach God with a balance of confidence and humility, recognizing that he is sovereign and that his will ultimately prevails.
The speaker reflects on the story of the woman who suffered from a flow of blood for twelve years and how she represents those who are in urgent need of Jesus Christ's healing touch. He encourages listeners to persist in seeking God and to purify their faith, reminding them that the law divides but Christ reconciles. He also warns against seeking solutions to our problems in human means, as they often fail us, and encourages us to trust in the Lord's mercy and power to transform our lives.
The speaker discusses a study that shows each new generation is more prone to depression than the previous one. He believes that doctors and medicine cannot provide the happiness and grace that humans need, and that the power of God is necessary. He uses the example of the collapse of the Soviet empire to illustrate that removing God from a society can lead to its downfall. The speaker urges listeners to renew their vision of Jesus, and to focus on his person, message, and healing power. He encourages them to proclaim Jesus Christ to others, and to have a simple and bold faith like the woman who touched Jesus' cloak and received healing. The speaker also calls for daring and creativity in the pursuit of spiritual growth, rather than a conservative and bourgeois approach.
The story of the woman who touched the cloak of Jesus and was healed is a reminder that the Lord wants an intimate relationship with us. He wants to minister to us at different levels of our being and address our emotional needs. We should not settle for superficial religiosity but open our lives to the Lord and express our love and burdens to Him. The Lord is interested in every corner of our being and wants to heal us by exposing the truth and restoring it. We should not be ashamed to sob, bellow or celebrate before the Lord.
Through this story, we see that no matter who we are or what our condition is, we can approach Jesus with our needs and have faith that he will hear us. We also see that our faith can have a powerful impact on our lives and that we can even change the dispositions of God when our faith is focused and powerful enough. However, we must remember to approach God with a balance of confidence and humility, recognizing that he is sovereign and that his will ultimately prevails.
The speaker reflects on the story of the woman who suffered from a flow of blood for twelve years and how she represents those who are in urgent need of Jesus Christ's healing touch. He encourages listeners to persist in seeking God and to purify their faith, reminding them that the law divides but Christ reconciles. He also warns against seeking solutions to our problems in human means, as they often fail us, and encourages us to trust in the Lord's mercy and power to transform our lives.
The speaker discusses a study that shows each new generation is more prone to depression than the previous one. He believes that doctors and medicine cannot provide the happiness and grace that humans need, and that the power of God is necessary. He uses the example of the collapse of the Soviet empire to illustrate that removing God from a society can lead to its downfall. The speaker urges listeners to renew their vision of Jesus, and to focus on his person, message, and healing power. He encourages them to proclaim Jesus Christ to others, and to have a simple and bold faith like the woman who touched Jesus' cloak and received healing. The speaker also calls for daring and creativity in the pursuit of spiritual growth, rather than a conservative and bourgeois approach.
The story of the woman who touched the cloak of Jesus and was healed is a reminder that the Lord wants an intimate relationship with us. He wants to minister to us at different levels of our being and address our emotional needs. We should not settle for superficial religiosity but open our lives to the Lord and express our love and burdens to Him. The Lord is interested in every corner of our being and wants to heal us by exposing the truth and restoring it. We should not be ashamed to sob, bellow or celebrate before the Lord.
Gospel according to Saint Mark Chapter 5. We are going to read starting with verse 21 until verse 34. We are going to meditate for a moment on this very special woman, full of faith: she touches the mantle of Jesus and receives healing and salvation.
Says the word of the Lord: "As Jesus passed by again in a boat, to the other shore, a great crowd gathered around Him and He was by the sea and one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and immediately he saw him He fell at his feet and pleaded with him saying 'My daughter is dying, come and lay hands on her so that she may be saved and she will live'. for twelve years he had suffered from an issue of blood and had suffered a lot from many doctors and spent everything he had and nothing had been of use, before it was worse for him. When he heard about Jesus he came from behind in the crowd and touched his cloak because he said ' If I only touch his hand I will be saved.'
Says the word of the Lord: "As Jesus passed by again in a boat, to the other shore, a great crowd gathered around Him and He was by the sea and one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and immediately he saw him He fell at his feet and pleaded with him saying 'My daughter is dying, come and lay hands on her so that she may be saved and she will live'. for twelve years he had suffered from an issue of blood and had suffered a lot from many doctors and spent everything he had and nothing had been of use, before it was worse for him. When he heard about Jesus he came from behind in the crowd and touched his cloak because he said ' If I only touch his hand I will be saved.'
