Emphasis Preaching Journal

We don't automatically understand how remarkable the encounter between Jesus and the woman with the hemorrhages was. Today, a woman with a similar problem would have a lot of help available. She'd probably go to a gynecologist or another doctor who specializes in female health matters. But we assume a society where most women's health issues can be treated and often cured. The Bible tells us that this woman had endured much from the doctors of her day, and in fact, had spent all she had on them, but she hadn't gotten any better.