The National tribune., 1889-02-07

nope, Jlll she Cua0CSu 10 near OF CuElStS Won
derful cures. He had performed eight miracles
before this in that very city, Capernaum.
g. The Cure
The woman was cured. 1. Notice the Condi-
tions of cure. a. She heard about Christ, and
a new hope revived. Each physician had in
spired in her some inspiration, but after u
years of trial and disappointment she would
not catch too quick nor with too much assur-
ance prefer OF help. b. She believed the re-
ports, and therefore she believed Christ had
really effected the grand works which she had
heard attributed to him. C. She sought Christ's
presence. She acted in consistency with her
faith. d. She was terribly embarrassed by the
consciousness of the improperly of her being
on the street. e. She was very persistent,
pressing her way through the crowd She was
determined to touch the hem of his garment,
believing she would thus be cured. When cured
she meant to say nothing, but simply retire.
She probably did not imagine that even
Christ would know anything about it. f.
She had no money. 2 The prescription or
rather the cure. The Holy Spirit probably
gave the prescription, or directed her what to
do. She was to go and touch the hem of
Christ's garment. Ordinarily Christ put forth
his hand and touched the patient, but in this
case the applicant for cure reaches forth to
seize the remedy. She was utterly mistaken
/ in her thought the cure came from the apparel
| The remedy was effected by the direct power of
God. Jesus can see behind. He knew well
| by his omniscience who followed him; her
| thoughts; her wrong conceptions and inten-
| tions. He knew the moment in which she
| touched his Tajment As Christ felt virtue go
! from him-aS he was conscious of the exercise
/ of divine poWer-the woman felt change in
| her body. As her hand grasped the hem she
| felt a thrill of health go through her body.
! She knew something had happened. She
! sought health. She believed the new sensa-
| tions in her body were the sudden onfiOwing of
the tides Of physical strength, the renewal OF
normal processes. 3. The cure was painless.
| The doctors had made severe applications per-
formed repeated distressing surgical operations.
| 4. The cure was public 1t was not done in a
/ corner. 1t was well known the woman was
| in very poor health, though perhaps society did
I not know the nature of the disease. All the
doctors of CapeTnaum had experimental with
! her. This had been going on for years. The
woman after II years of such experience. and
/ growing worse would present sad appear
ance. But now all her neighbors see a won
i derful change And our Savior so manipuIates
/ the case that all the multitude became ae-
/ quainted with the particulars s. No time
was required. The cure was immediate s.
/ The cure was permanent. Z. 1t was a COM
/ plete cure. The patient was not merely fixed
/ up, but she was made whole; became strong.
/ vigorous, active. 8. There were many wit
nesses. The woman did not want it known.
| but we should be willing to tell about Christ's
! wonderful deeds. We see by reading the three
accounts that not only the Disciples, but all the
/ crowd or press of people became aware of the
whole matter. 9. The effects a. On Jesus.
| He was conscious power had been exerted
through his OmnipOtenee. We are not to sup
| pose that Christ was sort of battery, needing
but touch to give a heaithful shock We no.
tiee all who touched Christ were not affected in
any peculiar way. The woman's touch was ef-
fective because Christ knew her condition and
her faith. b. On the woman. She was made
whole. She felt thrill of IMMIGRATION leap
throughout her body. Her disease did not
outmatch the power and skill of the Great
Physician. She was grateful. We see evil
| dence of this in her conduct after cure. ii
legend be true the woman lived at Paneas near
the sources of the Jordan, and to the honor Of
him who restored her to health erected brass
monument opposite her house. 1t is said that
when Christ was on trial before Plate she pro-
claimed his innocence. c. On the crowd We
have no record of how the people regarded the
cure. d. On the Disciples They must have
been quickened in faith. {. On US We read
the account and learn to hold Christ in still
greater love. Our study of the lesson thi:
week should quicken our affection for our
Savior and stir up our gratitude. With this
story before us it is easier to believe in Chris.
tianity. All women have special reason t.
adore Jesus as their real Friend and Rescuer.
8. Suggestions.
1. The sick should seek Christ in prayer and
faith. Thus they will secure health. comfort
(St. Matt, 81 %, peace. (St. Mark . 81 Yet
shame keeps many from Jesus. >. Sin is sick
ness. There is no remedy but Jesus. Christ
knows your faith if others do not. Never mind
if your money be all gone. gsa., 55:1.) There
is no bill for the Balm of Gilead. 3. Believe
Christ and in Christ. Have a grand ideal Of
his ability and willingness. 4. Exert good
influence wherever you are. Let virtue
spead through your Cody example. 5. If eYeI
cOrnered as to fact, ont with the truth
| (V. 49, g. S teacher ask questions, so as tC
develop tho ght and need. {V. 30.) Z. Do good
| in byways; on roadside; while on way to dc
good elsewf ere; while travelling. Even inter.
ruptions may prove blessings. 5. Tell what
Christ does for you.