A companion Bible study from Vince Baker Ministries
Why did Jesus tell Jairus to keep believing?
Jairus heard that his daughter had died. Jesus called him to trust Him as they continued toward the house.
Read the passage in context
- Mark 5:21–43 · KJV
Mark sets the request for Jairus’s daughter around the encounter with a woman who had suffered for years. Both stories bring fear and trust into view.
From the passage to daily life
Follow the order in which the news arrives. Jesus speaks to Jairus in the middle of uncertainty before he can see the result.
Discussion and reflection
- Why did Jesus tell Jairus to keep believing?
Jairus heard that his daughter had died. Jesus called him to trust Him as they continued toward the house.
- How can I pray when fear is still present?
Tell God what you fear and ask for help to take the next step of trust.
Put the study into practice
Read both stories and compare how Jesus addresses the woman and Jairus.
Historical source · SermonIndex transcript attributed to Smith Wigglesworth · Open the archived message
