Returning from Gergesa to the western shore, Jesus found a multitude gathered to receive him,

and they greeted him with joy. He remained by the seaside for a time, teaching and healing, and then repaired to the house of Levi Matthew to meet the publicans at the feast.

Here, Jairus, the ruler of the synagogue, found him.

This elder of the Jews came to Jesus in great distress and cast himself at his feet,

exclaiming, My little daughter lieth at the point of death. I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed, and she shall live.

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I'm Dean Kullinane and you're listening to why they did that.

A show that explores the motivations of biblical characters and how their choices can guide yours.

If you'd have been able to be a part of the first 15 years of today's guest's life,

you'd be surprised if you heard they'd even lived into their early 20s,

never mind that they'd be on a Christian podcast,

having just preached hundreds of times all around the world.

And yet here, right beside me, is one such as this.

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