Authority Over Death and Resurrection Hope
Where faith trusts Christ, death does not have the final word.
Mark 5:35–43 (BSB)
35While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?”
36But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
37And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.
38When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly.
39He went inside and asked, “Why all this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead, but asleep.”
40And they laughed at Him. After He had put them all outside, He took the child’s father and mother and His own companions, and went in to see the child.
41Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”
42Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded.
43Then Jesus gave strict orders that no one should know about this, and He told them to give her something to eat.
What is the big idea of Mark 5:35–43?
Where faith trusts Christ, death does not have the final word.
How does Mark 5:35–43 point to Christ?
Jesus’ victory over death in this miracle anticipates His resurrection, through which He conquers the grave and grants eternal life to all who trust in Him.
Authorial Intent
To reveal Jesus’ sovereign authority over death and call for persevering faith.
Chapter: Mark 5
The Authority of Jesus over Demons, Disease, and Death
Jesus has authority over every realm that enslaves and terrifies humanity: demons must yield, uncleanness is overcome, fear is confronted, and death itself obeys his life-giving word.