Two Women - One Savior

Truth in History

The stories of Jesus healing a woman with an issue of blood and reviving a dead young girl in the New Testament have profound symbolism connecting to the Old Testament. The woman with the issue of blood represents the Southern House of Judah. Despite her affliction, she's alive, reflecting the survival of Judah's people, even after the destruction of their nation in 70 AD. Jesus, healing her, signifies His divine mission to restore not only the Southern House but also the Northern House of Israel, symbolized by the young girl considered dead, similar to Joseph in Genesis. Joseph, presumed dead by Jacob, can be seen as representing Ephraim and the Northern House, just as the young girl in the New Testament stories. Ezekiel 37 further emphasizes this analogy where the prophet brings back to life a valley of dry, dead bones, symbolizing the whole house of Israel. These metaphors elucidate the work of Jesus - healing Judah (the woman with the issue of blood) and reviving Israel (the dead girl), depicting His role as the singular shepherd overseeing both houses. Interestingly, the following story in Matthew Chapter ten, tells about two blind men, which could represent both the houses of Judah and Israel. Jesus’s act of giving sight to them suggests His mission of restoring spiritual vision and hearing to His people. These stories are part of the Gospel of the Kingdom, emphasizing salvation, physical healing, and restoration. Matthew Chapter 24 propounds that the Gospel of the Kingdom would be preached globally, prefiguring the work of apostles like Paul who spread the Gospel far and wide, reaching places like ancient Britain, signifying the message reaching the Northern House. The modern interpretation, asserting Jews as the House of Judah, doesn't align with the Scripture. The Fig tree, though leafy, lacks fruit, suggesting absence of righteousness. However, there's hope in the Gospel that Jesus Christ came to save the house of Israel and fulfill the covenant made to the fathers. While it might seem dismal in the face of rampant sin and questionable government actions, the return of Jesus Christ offers hope. He'll be vindicated when he returns, bringing justice to the wicked and solace to the righteous. This understanding of the Gospel, grounded in historical events and spiritual truths, gives us hope for the future. It reminds us to live for Christ, as He is our prophet, our priest, and our soon-coming king.