The Arena Homily | Rise From The Dead! | St. Luke 8 (Nov. 9, 2025)
Nov 12, 2025
This sermon vividly illustrates the miraculous healing of Jairus's daughter and the woman with the flow of blood, showcasing Christ's divine power. The themes of spiritual resurrection and contrasting contemporary pleasure-seeking cultures are explored. Father Josiah emphasizes the need for spiritual awakening, urging listeners to walk in humility, love, and wisdom. The message resonates with a call to rise from spiritual death, invoking the imagery of Ezekiel’s dry bones for revival, and concludes with Christ's imperative to awaken and embrace a life filled with the Spirit.
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Christ's Power Over Death
- Jesus' miracles demonstrate decisive power over death and spiritual realities.
- Father Josiah emphasizes awe at Christ's divine energy accessed by faith.
Jairus' House And The Touching Woman
- Father Josiah invites us into Jairus' house to witness Jairus' daughter raised from death.
- He pairs that with the bleeding woman's touching Christ to illustrate faith's immediacy.
Awake, Sleeper — A Command
- The epistle's command 'Awake, sleeper, rise from the dead' frames spiritual resurrection as imperative.
- Spiritual awakening complements Christ's physical resurrection power.