Honor vs. Shame – Jairus
In the last three weeks, we have been looking at the way Jesus included women: in His teachings, in His parables, and in His healings. These male/female incidents were brought…
With Friends Like That, Who Needs Enemies?
Last week, we left Jairus the synagogue ruler at the feet of Jesus begging for his daughter to be healed. Just as Jesus was on his way, Jairus' friends came…
Jairus, the Synagogue Ruler
Jesus had been across the Sea of Galilee and healed a demon-possessed man. Now he has returned to Capernaum. Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were…