Healing Bible Study
Lesson 1: Jesus Saves
When
He (Jesus)went ashore and saw a great throng of people, He had
compassion (pity and deep sympathy) for them and cured their sick.
~Matt 14:14 (AMP)
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We are going to start off this Christian Healing Bible Study Course
with something that may seem a bit basic.
Jesus Saves!
I know. This has almost become a cliché.
In fact, for many of us, we hear the word saved
so often, that it has lost its true meaning.
Does it merely mean that your sins have
been forgiven?
Thankfully, it means so much more!
The original Hebrew word used to describe
what Jesus went to the cross
to do for you meant much more than just keeping you out of hell. He
went "to save (you), that is, deliver or protect (literally or
figuratively): - heal, preserve,
… (make) whole" (Strong's Hebrew
and Greek Dictionaries).
Could you use any of the things in that
list?
“Um, Excuse me. I’ll take some wholeness please. With a side of healing
and a little divine protection. Thanks!”
Could it really be that easy?
Then Why
Hasn't God Healed Me Yet?
Like
many Christians in need of a healing touch from the Lord, I thought for
so long that if I were somehow stronger or a better Christian, I would
have been restored. "I must not have enough faith." I would think, as I
sat in self-condemnation. "If I had more faith, God would have rescued
me by now."
Have you ever felt that way? Well, I have
good news for you.
- Faith
is not a currency that you can accumulate to
buy things from God. Like your salvation, your healing can
not be bought, or even earned by how pious or full of faith you can be.
- Once you have prayed and asked God to heal you,
your restoration process has begun. Now, even more than
faith, you need to ask God for patience.
- If you listen, the Holy
Spirit will guide you through your healing journey.
Depending on the type of healing you require, He may lead you to
certain places or even have other mature Christians share a word with
you. But, He is ordering your steps - so listen closely.
Healing is a free gift available to all Christians.
God is interested in every aspect of your life.
Your pain touches Him
and His compassion is kindled towards you. That is why He sent Jesus to
be the answer to all of your problems-To save
you.
Sometimes it may not feel like God feels
what you are going though.
But, He does. He is not only hurt by your pains and distresses, but He
is moved to action.
When He
(Jesus)went ashore and saw a great throng of people,
He had compassion (pity
and deep sympathy) for them
and cured their sick.-Matt
14:14 (AMP)
If you have not yet prayed for your
healing, take the time to do it
now. In your own words, pray and ask God to restore you and make you
whole. Ask the Holy Spirit to be your counselor and your comforter as
you travel your healing journey, and to give you wisdom. In
Jesus Mighty Name. Amen.
Healing
Bible Study Lesson 1:
Jesus Saves
Reflection Questions
1. Have you ever doubted that God
would heal you? Why or why not?
2. Did you know all that the word saved
really meant? Are there parts of being saved
that you have not yet received? If so which ones?
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Understanding
that Jesus not only went to the cross for your salvation, but your
healing is a vital step in your restoration. The next step will take
place in
Lesson
2 of your Healing and Wholeness Foundational Bible study. You must
establish in your heart that Jesus
is still healing today.
Healing &
Wholeness Foundational Bible Study
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