The document discusses relationships and how Christ died for humanity while they were still sinners. It references several Bible verses from Romans chapter 5 about how God showed his love by sending Jesus to die for people and restore their friendship with God. The relationship between God and humanity is now one of friends rather than enemies because of Jesus. The document also briefly summarizes a story from Luke chapter 8 where Jesus heals a woman who touches his robe in a crowd and raises a young girl from death.
4. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3.16 re think christ mas
6. When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Romans 5.6 re think christ mas
7. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. Romans 5.7 re think christ mas
8. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5.8 re think christ mas
9. And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. Romans 5.9 re think christ mas
10. For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. Romans 5.10 re think christ mas
11. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God. Romans 5.11 re think christ mas
18. On the other side of the lake the crowds welcomed Jesus, because they had been waiting for him. Luke 8.40 re think christ mas
19. Then a man named Jairus, a leader of the local synagogue, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come home with him. Luke 8.41 re think christ mas
20. His only daughter, who was about twelve years old, was dying. As Jesus went with him, he was surrounded by the crowds. Luke 8.42 re think christ mas
21. A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure. Luke 8.43 re think christ mas
22. Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped. Luke 8.44 re think christ mas
23. “ Who touched me?” Jesus asked. Everyone denied it, and Peter said, “Master, this whole crowd is pressing up against you.” Luke 8.45 re think christ mas
24. But Jesus said, “Someone deliberately touched me, for I felt healing power go out from me.” Luke 8.46 re think christ mas
25. When the woman realized that she could not stay hidden, she began to tremble and fell to her knees in front of him. Luke 8.47 re think christ mas
26. The whole crowd heard her explain why she had touched him and that she had been immediately healed. Luke 8.47 re think christ mas
27. “ Daughter,” he said to her, “your faith has made you well. Go in peace.” Luke 8.48 re think christ mas