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Teacher, healer, and forgiver of sins.
In this chapter, Jesus performs several miracles, including healing a paralytic, raising a dead girl, and healing a woman with a bleeding issue. He also calls Matthew to follow Him and teaches about the newness of His ministry.
Tax collector called to be a disciple of Jesus.
Matthew, also known as Levi, is called by Jesus to follow Him. He leaves his tax booth and hosts a dinner for Jesus, where many tax collectors and sinners are present.
Synagogue leader whose daughter is raised from the dead by Jesus.
Jairus approaches Jesus with faith, asking Him to heal his dying daughter. Jesus raises her from the dead, demonstrating His power over life and death.
A woman healed by touching Jesus' garment.
This woman, suffering for twelve years, demonstrates great faith by believing that touching Jesus' garment would heal her. Her faith is rewarded as she is healed instantly.
Religious leaders who question Jesus' actions and authority.
The Pharisees criticize Jesus for eating with tax collectors and sinners and question His authority to forgive sins. They also accuse Him of casting out demons by the prince of demons.