September 30, 2026 | The Afflicted Woman & Two Blind Men, A Mute Demoniac | Lesson 357

MATT. 9:20-22, 27-34; MARK 5:25-34; LUKE 8:43-48

Full lesson HERE

THE AFFLICTED WOMAN: When this story took place, Jesus was in a crowd on his way to the home of Jairus, the ruler of the synagogue, to heal his daughter. A woman who had suffered for twelve years from an issue of blood came in the crowd behind Jesus, touched his garment, and was instantly cured. However, when Jesus asked who had touched him, the woman was forced to reveal herself. She came to Jesus trembling, for according to the law the woman was considered unclean (Lev. 15:25-27). It was unlawful for her to mingle with a crowd, for anyone she touched would be considered unclean also.

The purpose of Jesus' question was not to obtain information, for He knew to whom his blessing was bestowed. Rather, He wanted the woman to know she was healed by his will and knowledge and not by some magic in his garment.

The outer garment Jesus wore had tassels or fringes on the corners as commanded in the law (Num. 15:37-41; Deut. 22:12). All devout Jews in New Testament times had these tassels with a blue cord on the borders of their garments to remind them of their duties to God. Each time the Jew dressed in the morning, undressed at night, or looked upon the tassels during the day, he would remember he was one of God's chosen people, set apart to keep the commandments and be holy unto God. It was this tassel upon Jesus' garment that the woman touched.

TWO BLIND MEN, A MUTE DEMONIAC: The setting for this story is Capernaum. Jesus restored sight to two blind men then cast out a devil from a man who was mute, enabling him to speak.