Q&A#86 Jairus' Daughter and the Woman with the Issue of Blood
November 1, 2018
Alastair Roberts
Today's question: "What's going on with the story of the healing of Jairus' daughter and the woman who touches the hem of Jesus' garment? I know there are similarities between the two, but I'm not sure what to make of them."
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