DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH, LOCATION / REGION SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES Year of Full Restoration 08 OCTOBER, 2017

LESSON 663: DIVINE HEALTH AND HEALING MEMORY VERSE: “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities and bare our sicknesses” (Matthew 8: 17). TEXT: Matthew 8:1: 17 ; Exodus 15:26 ; 1 Peter 2:24 ; 3 John 2

SUMMARY (1) The previous study focused on Serving one another in love: Christian love that is pure, sincere, unconditional and impartial should be the basis of our Christian service. Our love should be fervent, not passive. It should be expressed in actions of affection, kindness and empathy. Believers should not be slothful in their daily private pursuit and in ministry. It is our responsibilty as the body of Christ to give to brethren. Obedience to God by giving sacrificially brings blessings. The study of today touches on three points: Records of healing in the scripures Healing: The children’s bread God’s healing power available by faith

SUMMARY (2) Records of healing in the scriptures (2 Kings 5:1-14 ; 1 Sam. 1:9-20; Acts 10:38): Healing and obedience to God are inseparable. There was healing in both testaments by judges, prophets, Jesus and the apostles. Healing: The children’s bread (Matthew 15:21-28): Divine healing is available to us through Christ’s sacrifice. We should ask for it! Believers should also pray for the sick and they shall be healed (Mark 16:17,18). Divine healing does not cancel legitimate (non-demonic) medical treatment. Believers should obey God and observe rules of hygiene and proper nutrition. God’s healing power available by faith (Matthew 7:7; Hebrews 11:6): God is able and willing to heal those who are sick. He is ‘The Lord our Healer’. We need to believe God for healing: “The prayer of faith shall save the sick”.

DISCUSSION

QUESTION 1 How do you prove that healing and health are integral parts of God’s covenant with his people? Exodus 15:26 Exodus 23:25,26 Deuteronomy 7:12-15

QUESTION 2 How does the brazen serpent typify the Lord Jesus Christ? Numbers 21:4-9 John 3:14

QUESTION 3 What are the believers responsibilities towards enjoying continuous divine health today?

QUESTION 4 What is the connection between Christ’s sacrifice and the believer’s healing and health? 1 Peter 2:24 Galatians 3:13a

QUESTION 5 What is the place of God’s Word, power and will in our healing today? Romans 1:16 Psalms 107:20 Luke 9:1 Luke 10:19-21 3 John 2 Matthew 6:10 Deuteronomy 7:15

QUESTION 6 Which of God’s redemptive names signify that He is our great physician? Exodus 15:26 Isaiah 53:4,5

CONCLUSION Healing and health are parts of God’s covenant with His children. Sickness came as a result of the curse of the law for disobedience but Jesus has redeemed us from the curse by being made a curse for us. Faith is central to healing just like it is to receiving all divine blessings; studying and meditating on the Word of God increases our faith in God. Believers should obey rules of hygiene, healthy eating and healthy living. God has the power and the willingness to heal those who are sick. Divine healing does not cancel medical care; God remains our Healer!