What organization is the primary agency of healing in the world?
The healing ministry of Jesus continues in the world today, and we, as disciples of Jesus, are called to participate with Jesus in His ministry of healing.
“Never has there been a time in history when so many Christians are experiencing miraculous healings and taking authority to heal in Jesus’ name.” – Dr. Stephen Seamands
“In Latin American, Asian, and African countries, as many as 80-90 percent of first generation Christians attribute their conversions primarily to having received divine healing for themselves or a family member.” – Candy Gunther Brown
1. What are the impediments to Jesus’ healing ministry?
2. How does Jesus heal?
3. How do we participate in Jesus’ healing ministry?
#1 – The first impediment is .
Read John 4:48
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#2 – The second impediment is .
#3 – The third impediment is .
Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
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How does Jesus heal today?
#1 – Jesus heals people and supernaturally.
#2 – Jesus heals people through and .
#3 – Jesus heals through the human body’s healing power.
#4 – Jesus heals through giving grace and strength in suffering.
#5 – Jesus heals through victorious .
How do we participate in Jesus healing ministry?
#1 – the mystery and messiness of healing with faith in Jesus.
#2 – Fast-Pray-Ask-and-Don’t Lose Heart
#3 – Follow the of the Holy Spirit
Read James 5:14
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Here are some self-reflection questions based on John 4:46–5:9.
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Do I seek Jesus only in times of crisis, or do I pursue a relationship with Him daily?
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How do I respond when Jesus challenges my faith, as He did with the official (“Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe”)?
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Am I willing to trust in Jesus’ word even when I don’t see immediate results?
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What does my prayer life reveal about my level of faith and dependence on Jesus?
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Have I taken time to notice and give thanks when God has answered my prayers, as the official and his household did?