Bible Study – Luke 8

S – Someone did touch me,” said Jesus. “I know that power has gone out from me.” 47 When the woman saw that she was discovered, she came trembling and fell down before him. In the presence of all the people, she declared the reason she had touched him and how she was instantly healed. 48 “Daughter,” he said to her, “your faith has saved you. Go in peace.” 

Luke 8:46–48 CSB

O – Commentary:

Who touched Me? does not imply that He was ignorant of the situation. He wanted the woman to reveal herself and openly express the faith which caused her to touch Him. The woman’s faith became public when she fell at His feet. (This reminds one of another woman who expressed her faith at the feet of Jesus [Luke 7:36–50].) The woman’s faith had healed her (8:48)—faith that Jesus could make her ceremonially clean and therefore faith that He really is the Messiah. Jesus told her, Go in peace, just as He had recently said to a sinful woman (7:50).

“Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – God wants us to be open with out faith.  God wants us to express it in a way that reveals ourselves – our fears, challenge and uncertainty.  When we realize all of those and still step towards God in faith, it allows for God to do amazing things.  Even if he doesn’t, we are closer to him than before.

R – Heavenly Father, we exalt your name above all others.  Please help our faith to grow.  Even in our challenges and fears, we can overcome them with a genuine faith in who you are and your unchanging character.  When we do that, you meet us in our place with your love.