The Syrophoenician Woman: Approaching Jesus with Faith and Persistence

Bible Verse:   Mark 7:26        The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. The story of the Syrophoenician woman is found in Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28. She was a Gentile, from the region of Phoenicia, and came to Jesus because her daughter was … Continue reading The Syrophoenician Woman: Approaching Jesus with Faith and Persistence

Woman with the Issue of Blood: Faith and Healing

Bible Verse:   Mark 5:34        He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” The story of the woman with the issue of blood, found in Mark 5:25-34, is a powerful example of faith and healing. This woman had suffered from a condition that caused her to bleed for … Continue reading Woman with the Issue of Blood: Faith and Healing

Mary Magdalene: A Troubled Past and Redemption

Bible Verse:   Luke 8:1-2 After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out Mary Magdalene had … Continue reading Mary Magdalene: A Troubled Past and Redemption