Jesus is on an urgent mission to save a dying girl when an unnamed, unclean woman reaches for the hem of his robe—and everything stops. In this episode on Mark 5:21–34, we follow the woman who has been bleeding for twelve years, hear Jesus ask, “Who touched me?”, and watch as he draws her out of hiding to give not only physical healing but a new name, a new community, and a restored relationship with God.
In this week’s episode, we explore:
- How this story fits into a series on Jesus’ questions in Mark, and why “Who touched me?” is really an invitation, not an accusation
- The Old Testament background of uncleanness in Leviticus 15 and how it shaped this woman’s life of isolation, shame, and spiritual distance
- The depth of her suffering—physically, financially, emotionally, and socially—and why Mark wants us to feel the weight of her twelve long years
- The contrast between Jairus, the respected synagogue leader, and this unnamed, marginalized woman who risks everything just to brush against Jesus
- Why Jesus knows exactly what has happened, and how his question is meant to bring her out of anonymity into face-to-face relationship
- The meaning of the word sozo—“to heal” and “to save”—and why Jesus’ words, “Daughter, your faith has made you well,” point beyond physical cure
- How Jesus publicly restores her, declaring her clean and calling her “Daughter,” so the community must now receive her as he has received her
- What this story exposes about our own “hit-and-run” spirituality—wanting God’s help without giving him our whole story or our whole heart
- How every hidden, honest cry for help still has Jesus’ full attention, even when the world is focused on more “important” people and needs
After listening, you’ll see this familiar story with fresh eyes—not just as a healing miracle, but as a portrait of a Savior who refuses to let us slip away unseen. You’ll be invited to hear Jesus’ question—“Who touched me?”—as a gracious call to step out of the crowd, tell him the whole truth, and receive the deeper healing he offers: not only relief from suffering, but a new identity, renewed faith, and a place in the family of God.
Series: Questions Jesus Asked
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