V.16 we receive the light of truth so that we can spread it for others to see

V.17 things that are hidden will be exposed–i think of the spiritual dimension to reality. I think of how often i don’t recognize the spiritual underpinning of what I see. If I’m listening attentively, will I better understand? Will I be less likely to be caught up in what I see and less likely to mistake physical reality for real?

The man who was healed from demon possession is one example of both sharing the light and of a deeper spiritually reality bring the real issue — after he is healed he wants to accompany Jesus, but v.39 Jesus tells him to return home and declare how much God has done for him. So he does

Next story is just about the best story. Crowd is pressing in on Jesus. Woman touches him and he feels power leave him. He asks who touched him. Everyone is like–everyone is touching you. He’s like no but someone took power from me

It took power-energy? God something to resolve her chronic health condition.

Healing happend. She had tried all the doctors and they were useless. Jesus acknowledges “your faith has made you well”

Presumably faith properly placed made her well.

Last story– Jairus’ daughter is sick and finally dies. jesus, “do not fear. Only believe and she will be saved” and her “spirit returns” and she’s given food. Jesus says to tell no one.

There are two messages, sometimes to share what God has done and also sometimes not to share. There’s wisdom available to know which choice to make in which situation.