Tale of Two Daughters

TALE OF TWO DAUGHTERS

05/04/2025; Luke 8:40-56; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme – Jesus Christ, the one true King, is willing and able to engage with kingdom authority and compassion to heal, restore, and save those who are in desperate need of a Savior. Therefore, we must be those who recognize our need, put our faith in Christ, and trust His perfect plan for our lives!

I. FAITH IN THE MIDST OF DESPERATION
   A. Father’s Desperation – (Luke 8:40-42a)
      1. Daughter of 12 Years
      2. Humble Request of Jesus
      3. Public Acknowledgement of Faith
   B. Woman’s Desperation – (Luke 8:42b-48)
      1. Suffering for 12 Years
      2. Anonymous Request of Jesus
      3. Public Acknowledgement of Faith
II. FAITH IN THE MIDST OF DEATH
   A. Jairus’ Test of Faith – (Luke 8:49-53)
   B. Jesus’ Power Over Death – (Luke 8:54-55)
   C. Jesus’ Call to Silence – (Luke 8:56)
III. FAITH IN THE MIDST OF DAILY LIFE
   A. Reality of Desperation
      1. Not a Disqualifier to Jesus
      2. But a Doorway to Salvation
   B. Role of Desperation