Matthew 9:20
Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 9:20?

2. How does Matthew 9:20 demonstrate faith's role in receiving Jesus' healing power?

3. What can we learn from the woman's approach to Jesus in Matthew 9:20?

4. How does this verse connect to Old Testament teachings on faith and healing?

5. How can we apply the woman's faith in our daily challenges today?

6. What steps can we take to strengthen our faith like the woman in Matthew 9:20?

7. What is the significance of the woman touching Jesus' cloak in Matthew 9:20?

8. How does Matthew 9:20 demonstrate faith's role in healing?

9. Why is the woman's condition important in understanding Matthew 9:20?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 9?

11. How was the woman with the issue of blood healed?

12. Why do healing miracles align with psychosomatic illnesses rather than physical injuries?

13. What defines a prayer shawl?

14. What does 'Healing in His Wings' signify?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the woman's approach to Jesus teach us about the nature of faith and persistence in prayer?

2. How does understanding the cultural and religious context of the woman's condition enhance our appreciation of her actions and Jesus' response?

3. In what ways can we "touch the fringe of His cloak" in our own lives, seeking Jesus' power and presence?

4. How does this passage challenge us to overcome societal or personal barriers in our pursuit of Christ?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced Jesus' compassion and power in your life. How can sharing this testimony encourage others in their faith journey?1. How does the healing of the paralytic demonstrate Jesus' authority over both physical ailment and sin?

2. What does Jesus' call of Matthew reveal about His mission and the types of people He seeks?

3. How do you understand Jesus' teaching on fasting and the metaphors He uses?

4. What does the healing of the bleeding woman teach about faith and determination?

5. How can the resurrection of Jairus' daughter inspire hope in seemingly hopeless situations?

6. What do the healings of the blind and mute men teach about faith and Jesus' power over physical and spiritual afflictions?

7. What insights can you draw from Jesus' compassion for the crowd?

8. How do you interpret Jesus' call for laborers for the harvest? How can you respond to this call?

9. How does Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees challenge traditional religious practices?

10. How does the faith of the friends of the paralytic inspire your faith actions for others?

11. How can Jesus' compassion for the spiritually lost affect your approach to evangelism?

12. How does the miracle of raising Jairus' daughter from the dead reinforce your faith in Jesus' power over death?

13. What do the various healing miracles teach you about the different ways Jesus responds to faith?

14. How does Matthew's response to Jesus' call to follow Him challenge you in your discipleship journey?

15. How can you apply Jesus' teaching about new wine in old wineskins in your spiritual life?

16. What lessons can you learn from the faith of the woman with the issue of blood?

17. How does Jesus' compassion towards the harassed and helpless crowds influence your view of His character?

18. How does the chapter's ending, with Jesus' call for workers in the harvest, apply to your life?

19. What implications does Jesus' authority to forgive sins have on your understanding of Him as the Messiah?

20. How does Jesus' mission to call not the righteous, but sinners, reflect on His grace and mercy?

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