Reference - Mark 5:22–42

Video Summary:

This story shows the faith of Jairus who begged Jesus to use his spiritual power to help his dying daughter.  

Jairus’ daughter was very sick and near death when Jesus came to their village. Jairus ran to Jesus and begged him to come to his house to heal his daughter.  Jesus and Jairus went to their home where they found the girl had already passed away. But Jesus prayed for the girl and she rose from the dead!  

This story focuses on how the lives of Jairus, his wife, and his daughter changed because of Jesus' miracle.

About the Video:

A mother tells her children a bedtime story about how Jesus raised a little girl from death to life. The story tells how Jesus cares for and loves people, helping to strengthen their faith and cast out their fears.

This story is also told in Matthew 9:18–26 and Luke 8:40–56. Many believe these multiple accounts prove the truth of the event. Because he was a religious leader in his community, Jairus' story quickly spread all over the region.

Jesus also healed a sick woman on his way to Jairus' house. No matter the situation, Jesus showed love and care to those around him.
 

Questions to Consider:

1. Do you believe in miracles?

2. Would you run to meet Jesus if you were in Jairus’ shoes?

3. What do you think the neighbors thought when they saw the little girl alive again? 

4. How do you think this miracle changed the girl after she was raised from the dead?