The Issue of Blood Healed
T. M. Macdonald, M. A. Matthew 9:20-22 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:… I. THE WOMAN'S CONDITION, AND TOUCH, AND CUBE. 1. Her condition represents that of every sinner. (1) Diseased. (2) Unclean and separate from the fellowship of god and His people. (3) Hopeless of help from earthly physicians. 2. Difference between her touch and that of the crowd. 3. Her faith successful, though imperfect and mixed with error. II. WHY DID NOT JESUS LEAVE THE WOMAN IN THE CONCEALMENT SHE SOUGHT? 1. That she may confess and glorify Christ before others. 2. That He may confess her and confirm her faith, and confer upon her further and higher blessings. (1) He confesses her. (2) He approves and confirms her faith. 3. He adds a further and spiritual blessing — "Go in peace." This a word of power. (T. M. Macdonald, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: WEB: Behold, a woman who had an issue of blood for twelve years came behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment;