Jesus Awakens the Little Girl

"Jesus Awakens the Little Girl" was inspired by the stories in the Bible from the books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke that told of Jesus bringing the twelve-year-old daughter of a leader of the synagogue back from the dead. When most teenagers are forced to do anything against their will they can be pretty cranky and the one in this story is no exception. How might Jesus -- well-known for smoothly handling tax collectors, lepers, and even the devil himself -- deal with one of the most complex and mystifying creatures known: a grouchy teenage girl?