Jesus encounters a man possessed by a legion of demons in the region of the Gerasenes. The demons recognize Jesus and plead not to be tormented. Jesus permits them to enter a herd of pigs, which then rush into the sea and drown.
Theological significance
This event demonstrates Jesus' authority over demonic forces, highlighting His divine power and compassion. It also shows the transformative power of Jesus' intervention in a person's life.
In the broader story
This miracle underscores Jesus' mission to liberate humanity from spiritual bondage, a theme that culminates in His victory over sin and death through the cross and resurrection.
A woman suffering from a bleeding condition for twelve years touches Jesus' garment in faith and is immediately healed. Jesus acknowledges her faith and declares her healed.
Theological significance
This event highlights the power of faith and Jesus' willingness to heal and restore. It emphasizes the personal nature of faith and the importance of approaching Jesus with belief in His power.
In the broader story
The healing reflects the broader biblical theme of faith as a means of receiving God's grace and power, seen throughout the Gospels and the New Testament.
Jairus, a synagogue ruler, pleads with Jesus to heal his dying daughter. Despite being delayed by the healing of the woman with the issue of blood, Jesus arrives at Jairus' house and raises his daughter from the dead.
Theological significance
This miracle demonstrates Jesus' power over death, affirming His identity as the Son of God. It also illustrates the importance of faith and trust in Jesus, even in seemingly hopeless situations.
In the broader story
The raising of Jairus' daughter prefigures Jesus' own resurrection and the promise of eternal life for believers, a central theme in the New Testament.
In the order the chapter tells them. The corpus records sequence, not dates — biblical chronology is contested, and this does not take a position on it.