130804 PM Jesus, Our HealerI
| Jesus, Our Healer A. At the conclusion of Acts, we find Paul in Rome, trying to convince people about Jesus (28:23-31). B. What should we make of these prophetic words, “I would heal them’? I. Historical Instances of Physical Healing by Jesus A. An official whose son was ill (John 4:46-53) – The man believed the word that Jesus spoke. B. Simon’s mother-in-law with a high fever (Luke 4:38-39) – Jesus “rebuked” the fever, and it left. C. That evening, all who were sick (Matt 8:16-17) – “He took our illnesses and bore our diseases.” D. A leper (Mark 1:40-42) – “Moved with pity,” Jesus touched him. E. A centurion’s servant (Matt 8:5-13) – Jesus “marveled” at such faith. F. A paralytic (Mark 2: 1-12) – “The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” G. A man with a withered hand (Matt 12:9-13) – “Of how much more value is a man than a sheep!” H. A widow’s son (Luke 7:11-15) – Jesus “had compassion on her.” I. A woman with a discharge of blood for 12 years (Matt 9:20-22) – “Your faith has made you well.” J. Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:21-24, 35-42) – “Do not fear, only believe.” K. Two blind men (Matt 9:27-30) – “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” L. An invalid (John 5:1-9) – “Do you want to be healed?” M. Many who were sick (Matt 14:34-36) – ‘That they might only touch the fringe of his garment.” N. A man who was deaf and had a speech impediment (Mark 7:31-35) – “Be opened.” O. A blind man (Mark 8:22-25) – “He saw everything clearly.” P. A man born blind (John 9:1-7) – “I am the light of the world. II Q. A woman who could not fully straighten herself (Luke 13:10-13) – “You are freed.” R. A man with dropsy (Luke 14:1-4) – Jesus “took him and healed him and sent him away.” S. Ten lepers (Luke 17: 11-19) – “Your faith has made you well.” T. Lazarus (John 11:1-44) – “Lazarus, come out.II U. Two blind men (Matt 20:29-34) – Jesus “in pity touched their eyes. II V. Malchus’ right ear (Luke 22:47-51) – “No more of this!” II. In What Way Do We Need to be Healed (Acts 28:26-27)? Without God’s Intervention, We Are… A. (Acts 26:16-18; 2 Pet 1:5-9) B. (Heb 5:11-14; 2 Tim 4:3-4; Acts 7:57) C. of heart (Rom 2:4-5; Eph 4:18) D. (James 1:14-15; Rom 6:23; CoI2:13)III. What Can We Learn from Jesus’ Healings? A. Jesus is moved with pity and to act on our behalf (Rom 5:6-8; 1 Pet 2:24). B. “Do you that I am able to do this?” (Heb 11:6) C. “Do you to be healed?” (Rom 6:20-21; Acts 2:38) D. “Do not fear, only .” (Heb 2:14-18; John 3:16,36) |