Miracles of Jesus #16 (Jesus Raises Jairus's Daughter From The Dead)

Miracle #16

The story of Jesus raising Jairus's daughter from the dead is found in Mark 5:35-43 (also in Matthew 9:23-26 and Luke 8:49-56).

The Story:

The interruption: While Jesus was still speaking to the woman with the issue of blood, messengers came from Jairus's house
The bad news: They told Jairus, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the teacher anymore?"
Jesus's response: Overhearing this, Jesus told Jairus, "Don't be afraid; just believe"
The inner circle: Jesus allowed only Peter, James, and John to accompany him to the house
The scene: When they arrived, there was commotion—people crying and wailing loudly
Jesus's statement: He said, "Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep"
Their reaction: The mourners laughed at him, knowing she was dead
Clearing the room: Jesus put everyone out except the child's parents and his three disciples
The miracle: He took the girl by the hand and said, "Talitha koum!" (Aramaic for "Little girl, I say to you, get up!")
The result: Immediately the twelve-year-old girl stood up and began to walk around
The reaction: Everyone was completely astonished
Jesus's instructions: He gave strict orders not to tell anyone, and told them to give her something to eat

Significance:

Demonstrated Jesus's power over death itself
Showed his compassion—he called her "little girl" (tender, personal)
The detail of giving her food showed the completeness of her restoration to life
Jesus used physical touch (taking her hand), showing death didn't make her unclean to him
The Aramaic words preserved in the text emphasize the authenticity and intimacy of the moment
Required faith from Jairus despite devastating news
Only his closest disciples witnessed this profound miracle
Foreshadowed Jesus's own resurrection

This miracle reveals Jesus as the Lord of life who has authority even over death.

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