Encounters with Christ - When Christ Meets the Broken

Long suffering can wear down even the strongest faith. Jesus meets us there.

In this message, John Gunter explores the story of the woman who had been suffering for twelve years. Her condition left her isolated, exhausted, and without answers. Yet in a moment of hope and desperation, she reaches out to Jesus and experiences immediate healing.

This sermon highlights the power of faith, even when it is small. It also exposes the weight of shame and how it keeps people from stepping toward Christ. Jesus does not respond with rejection. He responds with compassion, calling her daughter and restoring both her health and her identity.

Through this encounter and the surrounding story of Jairus’ daughter, we are reminded that Jesus has power over both long suffering and even death itself.

Key Themes:

• Faith does not have to be perfect to be powerful
• Shame loses its power when it is brought into the light
• You can be near Jesus and still miss a true encounter
• God is still working even when the answer feels delayed

📖 Scriptures: Mark 5:25–34, Leviticus 15:25–27, Numbers 15:38–39, Malachi 4:2, Romans 5:8, Hebrews 4:15–16

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