When Jesus and his friends traveled through Samaria, Jesus stopped by a well. A woman came to draw water, and Jesus asked her for a drink. Normally, Jews and Samaritans don't even talk to each other. Why did he ask her for a drink? Actually, he wanted to give her a very special drink. But how does Jesus get her to trust him?

In Mark chapter 5, the synagogue leader falls at Jesus' feet to beg for his help. If Jesus would come and lay hands on his dying little girl, she would live! Jesus made his way through the crowd to Jairus' house. But before they arrived, messengers came to tell them it was too late. The mourners had already started singing their dirge. But Jesus said to the father, "Don't be afraid. Only believe." Jesus and a few of his disciples entered the house and made the mourners leave. Was the little girl really dead? What can Jesus do?

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A crowd was following Jesus so closely that they were pressing against him. One woman, Marian, was desperate to get close to Jesus. She thought, "If I can just touch the hem of his robe, I will be healed." She had been bleeding for 12 years, and had spent all her money on doctors. They were not able to help her. In fact she was worse. She threw herself forward and managed to touch his robe. What happened? Did Jesus notice?

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Jesus and his disciples had had a long day. Jesus healed so many people! Now, he needed to rest. He told his disciples they were going to the other side of the lake. When he got into the boat, he fell asleep. His disciples were wide awake! A violent storm came up, with wind and waves. They were afraid the boat would sink, so they woke Jesus up. What did Jesus do?

Jesus explained things to people by comparing it to something they already knew. They already knew what happens when a farmer goes out and sows the seed. Some falls on paths, some on rocks, some among weeds, and some on good ground. But what kind of seed is Jesus talking about. The seed is the word that comes from God. If the word grows, it makes God's kingdom come to life!  Can you be a place where God's word grows? 

The Roman army was occupying the land of Israel during the time of Jesus. One of the commanders believed that Jesus could heal his servant. His servant was very sick, paralyzed and close to death. He sent messengers asking Jesus to come to his house. But when Jesus got closer, the centurion sent another message, telling Jesus that he wasn't worthy for Jesus to come. But if Jesus would just say the word, his servant would be healed. How did the centurion know that all Jesus had to do was say it?

According to the Jewish rules, nobody was allowed to do work on the Sabbath. There was no buying and selling.  The Sabbath was the day of the week that was holy. You could go to the synagogue and read the Bible. You could teach, but no working! Jesus taught at the synagogue and noticed a man there with a withered hand. What would the Pharisees say if Jesus asked them, "Is it okay to heal this man's hand?"  

Jesus told the story about two men who prayed to God. One of them thought he was a really good man. He was good at keeping the rules. He was a Pharisee. The other man was a cheater. He had a lot of sins. He was a tax collector. The way they prayed was very different. Which one would be forgiven? You might be surprised!

The story of the paralyzed man getting healed is recorded in Matthew, Mark and Luke. His friends make a hole in the roof, and lower him down so he is right in front of Jesus. Jesus tells him to cheer up - his sins are forgiven. Then he shows it's really true, by giving him the command to stand up. Are his sins forgiven? Can he stand up and walk?

In Mark chapter 1, a leper approaches Jesus. He believes that Jesus has the power to heal him, but will he? He gets down on his knees and begs. No one is allowed to touch people with leprosy. What will Jesus do?