# 418: Why Did Jesus Stop? - Mark Part 17

Kids Bible Stories

Jessica White

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🗓️ 17 June 2026

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Scripture: Mark 5:21–35 Series: Mark part 17 In today's episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and meet a woman who had been sick for twelve years. She had tried everything. Spent everything. And nothing had worked. But she had heard about Jesus—and she believed that if she could just get close enough to touch His cloak, she would be healed. And she was. Instantly. But then Jesus stopped and asked, "Who touched me?" The disciples thought it was a silly question—everyone was touching Him! So why did Jesus stop and ask? Today we find out. We also meet Jairus—an important man who falls at Jesus' feet and begs Him to come heal his dying daughter. Jesus agrees and heads that way. But then the news arrives: "Your daughter is dead." We will have to wait until next time to find out what happens next… In This Episode We Talk About: Why Jesus stopped What a superstition is and why Jesus didn't want the woman to have one What faith really means for young kids today How to trust Jesus with the things that feel scary or hard 📣 How Does My Child Get a Listener Shout-Out? You can give through a one-time donation or join as a paid supporter in the Family Library on Patreon. Simply include what you'd like Jessica to say—and your child will be featured in an upcoming episode! 🎨 This Week's Activity Check out this week's coloring page featuring the woman reaching through the crowd toward Jesus. 👉 Can your child find her in the crowd? 🙌 Support the Show If your family enjoys Kids Bible Stories, you can support the podcast and access bonus content—like coloring pages, ad-free episodes, and more—by joining the Family Library on Patreon: 👉 Your support keeps the podcast going for your family but also helps share God's Word with families all over the world. ----------Today's sponsor---- The Wonder Project⁠: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after ⁠a 7-day free trial.

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0:00.8	Hello again and welcome back to Kids' Bible Stories. Today's story is called
0:05.8	Why did Jesus stop? This is part 17 in our Mark series and comes from Mark chapter 5,
0:13.5	verses 21 through 35. I'm so glad you are here today. We are continuing our journey through the Gospel of Mark.
0:22.6	And little by little, Mark keeps showing us more about who Jesus is.
0:29.6	Last time, Jesus healed a man who had been suffering terribly. He restored him, made him whole, and in his right mind. Today, we
0:41.9	are crossing back over the lake with Jesus. And two stories are about to happen at the same
0:49.3	time. One inside the other. Let's go ahead and begin.
0:57.0	When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake,
1:07.0	a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. A large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake.
1:12.6	The sun was bright and high. The air smelled of fish and salt water. People had heard
1:22.6	Jesus was back, and they were already pressing in from every direction.
1:29.9	Dusty sandals shuffling, children weaving between adult legs.
1:37.0	The noise of the crowd was loud and growing louder.
1:42.6	And then someone pushed through to the front. One of the synagogue leaders named
1:49.8	Gyrus came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. Now, Gyrus was an important man.
2:01.5	People respected him, and here he was, on his knees in the dirt.
2:09.6	Listeners, why would an important man like Jairus fall at Jesus' feet.
2:21.4	Because he knows he can save his daughter?
2:24.3	Thanks for guessing.
2:29.3	Let's continue so we can understand why.
2:36.0	On his knees, he pleaded earnestly with him. Sir, my little daughter is dying.
2:40.0	Please come and put your hands on her so that she may be healed and live.
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