Jesus HealsJesus Heals

Understanding Jesus Healing MinistryUnderstanding Jesus Healing Ministry

Understanding Jesus as a HealerUnderstanding Jesus as a Healer

Purpose/Meaning of the HealingsPurpose/Meaning of the Healings

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Inquiry/IntroductionInquiry/Introduction

We have learned from the previous lesson that We have learned from the previous lesson that Jesus taught for eternal salvation. In the next Jesus taught for eternal salvation. In the next ministry of Jesus, let’s find out how He does ministry of Jesus, let’s find out how He does another mission aside from teaching. another mission aside from teaching.

Jesus healed all who Jesus healed all who came to ask Himcame to ask Him

Matthew 15:29-31Matthew 15:29-31

29 Moving on from there Jesus walked by the 29 Moving on from there Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there. 30 Great crowds came to him, down there. 30 Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many others. They deformed, the mute, and many others. They placed them at his feet, and he cured them. 31 placed them at his feet, and he cured them. 31 The crowds were amazed when they saw the The crowds were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the deformed made whole, the mute speaking, the deformed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind able to see, and they lame walking, and the blind able to see, and they glorified the God of Israel glorified the God of Israel

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Short DiscussionShort Discussion

a. Who came to Jesus as He walked by the Sea a. Who came to Jesus as He walked by the Sea of Galilee?of Galilee?

b. What was the sign of their cure?b. What was the sign of their cure?

c. What happened after their cure? c. What happened after their cure?

K-W-L Chart (Know – Want to Know – Learned)K-W-L Chart (Know – Want to Know – Learned)

Let us examine further the healing process of the Let us examine further the healing process of the sick as Jesus cured them.sick as Jesus cured them.

Group 1 – Jesus heals the Group 1 – Jesus heals the Blind Bartimaeus - Blind Bartimaeus - Mk. 10:46-52Mk. 10:46-52

Group 2 – Jesus heals the Group 2 – Jesus heals the Possessed Man - Possessed Man - Lk. 8:26-39Lk. 8:26-39

Group 3 – Jesus heals the Group 3 – Jesus heals the Ten Lepers - Lk. Ten Lepers - Lk. 17:11-1917:11-19

Group 4 – Jesus heals the Group 4 – Jesus heals the sinner - sinner - Mk. 2:1-12 Mk. 2:1-12 Healing of a Paralytic Healing of a Paralytic

Group 5 – Jesus heals the Group 5 – Jesus heals the Hypocrites – Hypocrites – John John 5:1-15 Cure on a Sabbath 5:1-15 Cure on a Sabbath

Expected output:Expected output:

1. Each group role plays the healing story.1. Each group role plays the healing story.

2. A member explains the healing process that 2. A member explains the healing process that took place.took place.

3. Another member relates an analogy of their 3. Another member relates an analogy of their healing story today that needs healing.healing story today that needs healing.

For comprehension of the healing stories refer to For comprehension of the healing stories refer to your textbook, pp. 159-161. Another reference your textbook, pp. 159-161. Another reference is, We Celebrate God’s Love, Jesus, the is, We Celebrate God’s Love, Jesus, the Redeemer pp. 70, 80, 92, 102, 114. Redeemer pp. 70, 80, 92, 102, 114.

Understanding the Understanding the Healing MiraclesHealing Miracles

1.1. Factors influencing the healing: Factors influencing the healing:

a.a. recognition and belief in the healing power of recognition and belief in the healing power of JesusJesus

b.b. awareness of God’s plan of salvation awareness of God’s plan of salvation

c.c. humility and faith in Godhumility and faith in God

d.d. purity or cleanness of heart purity or cleanness of heart

e.e. deliverance from the evil one deliverance from the evil one

2. Fullness of life in Jesus2. Fullness of life in Jesus

3. Purpose of the Healing Miracles:3. Purpose of the Healing Miracles:

a)a) Healing the body Healing the body

b)b) Healing the Spirit and Healing the Spirit and

c)c) Healing for transformation/salvation Healing for transformation/salvation

For further understanding, visit the following For further understanding, visit the following website:website:

http://www.wcr.ab.ca/bishops/alberta/2000/healthcare022100.shtmlhttp://www.wcr.ab.ca/bishops/alberta/2000/healthcare022100.shtml

http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/SFS/an1099.asphttp://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/SFS/an1099.asp

http://www.christian-faith.com/forjesus/effective-healing-ministryhttp://www.christian-faith.com/forjesus/effective-healing-ministry

For application:For application:

Look for other healing stories in the bible that Look for other healing stories in the bible that confirms the healing factors.confirms the healing factors.

Mt. 8: 5-13 Centurion’s ServantMt. 8: 5-13 Centurion’s Servant

Mt. 8:14-15 Peter’s mother-in-lawMt. 8:14-15 Peter’s mother-in-law

Mt. 9:1-8 Paralytic at CapernaumMt. 9:1-8 Paralytic at Capernaum

Mt. 9:20-22 Woman with HemorrhageMt. 9:20-22 Woman with Hemorrhage

Mt. 9:27-31 Two Blind MenMt. 9:27-31 Two Blind Men

Mt. 9:32-35 MuteMt. 9:32-35 Mute

Mt. 12:9-13 Man with Shriveled HandMt. 12:9-13 Man with Shriveled Hand

Mt. 15:21-28 Canaanite WomanMt. 15:21-28 Canaanite Woman

Centurion’s Servant – paralyticCenturion’s Servant – paralytic

““I am not worthy to have you under my roof, I am not worthy to have you under my roof, only say the word and my servant be healed.”only say the word and my servant be healed.”

““Go, let it be done as you believed.”Go, let it be done as you believed.”

Peter’s in law – feverPeter’s in law – fever

““Jesus’ initiative to touch her and the fever left Jesus’ initiative to touch her and the fever left her.” She in turn rose and waited for Him.her.” She in turn rose and waited for Him.

Paralytic at Capernaum – lying on stretcherParalytic at Capernaum – lying on stretcher

““Courage, your sins are forgiven.” The Scribes Courage, your sins are forgiven.” The Scribes murmured to each other.murmured to each other.

The Son of Man has authority on earth – “Rise The Son of Man has authority on earth – “Rise up, pick up your mat and go home.”up, pick up your mat and go home.”

Woman with Haemorrhage – healing within Woman with Haemorrhage – healing within another miracleanother miracle

““If I could only touch his cloak, I shall be cured.”If I could only touch his cloak, I shall be cured.”

Courage daughter, your faith has saved you.”Courage daughter, your faith has saved you.”

Two Blind Men Two Blind Men

““Son of David, have pity on us.” – “Do you Son of David, have pity on us.” – “Do you believe I can do this?” He touched their eyes believe I can do this?” He touched their eyes saying, “Let it be done as you said.”saying, “Let it be done as you said.”

They went out and spread the word about Him They went out and spread the word about Him though forbidden.though forbidden.

Mute Mute

The demon was driven out and he spoke to The demon was driven out and he spoke to the amazement of the crowd. “Nothing like the amazement of the crowd. “Nothing like this has ever happened before.”this has ever happened before.”

Man with shrivelled hand in synagogueMan with shrivelled hand in synagogue

““Is it lawful to cure on a Sabbath?”Is it lawful to cure on a Sabbath?”

““Stretch out your hand.”Stretch out your hand.”

Canaanite Woman in Tyre and SidonCanaanite Woman in Tyre and Sidon

““Have pity, my daughter is tormented by Have pity, my daughter is tormented by demon.” – “Jesus is sent out only to the lost demon.” – “Jesus is sent out only to the lost sheep of Israel.”sheep of Israel.”

““Please Lord, even the dogs eat the scraps that Please Lord, even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the master’s table.”fall from the master’s table.”

““O woman, great is your faith. Let it be done as O woman, great is your faith. Let it be done as you said.”you said.”

Guide Questions for ReflectionGuide Questions for Reflection

1.1. How does the healing ministry of Jesus How does the healing ministry of Jesus affect me as a person?affect me as a person?

2.2. What fears/beliefs commonly held by What fears/beliefs commonly held by people were dispelled by Jesus’ healing people were dispelled by Jesus’ healing ministry?ministry?

3.3. Can people with physical defects Can people with physical defects experience Jesus’ healing power? How experience Jesus’ healing power? How can they have meaningful relationships can they have meaningful relationships with the community?with the community?

4.4. How can I imitate Jesus’ trait towards the How can I imitate Jesus’ trait towards the sick?sick?

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Prayer Service for The Healing Ministry of JesusPrayer Service for The Healing Ministry of Jesus

Introductory song: Lead Me LordIntroductory song: Lead Me Lord

Psalm 100Psalm 100

Introduction: (by the teacher)Introduction: (by the teacher)

Reading: (from the lesson) Reading: (from the lesson)

Reflections from the (teacher)Reflections from the (teacher)

Sharing of Reflections: (by selected/volunteer Sharing of Reflections: (by selected/volunteer students)students)

Thanksgiving Prayer: Thanksgiving Prayer: (by volunteer students)(by volunteer students)

General Intercessions: (by volunteer students)General Intercessions: (by volunteer students)

Closing prayer and song: Give ThanksClosing prayer and song: Give Thanks

Shout joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;Shout joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; worship the LORD with cries of gladness;worship the LORD with cries of gladness; come before him with joyful song.come before him with joyful song.Know that the LORD is God,Know that the LORD is God, our maker to whom we belong,our maker to whom we belong, whose people we are, God's well-tended flock.whose people we are, God's well-tended flock.

Enter the temple gates with praise,Enter the temple gates with praise, its courts with thanksgiving.its courts with thanksgiving. Give thanks to God, bless his name;Give thanks to God, bless his name;Good indeed is the LORD,Good indeed is the LORD, Whose love endures forever,Whose love endures forever, whose faithfulness lasts through every age.whose faithfulness lasts through every age.

LEAD ME LORDLEAD ME LORDLead me Lord, lead me by the handLead me Lord, lead me by the handAnd make me face the rising sunAnd make me face the rising sunComfort me through all the pain that life may Comfort me through all the pain that life may

bringbringThere’s no other hope that I can lean uponThere’s no other hope that I can lean uponLead me Lord, lead me all my life.Lead me Lord, lead me all my life.Walk by me, walk by me across the lonely road of Walk by me, walk by me across the lonely road of

everydayeverydayTake my arms and let your hand show me the Take my arms and let your hand show me the

waywayShow the way to live inside your love,Show the way to live inside your love,Lead me Lord, all my life. Lead me Lord, all my life.

Refrain:Refrain:You are my light You’re the lamp upon my feetYou are my light You’re the lamp upon my feetAll the time my Lord I need you thereAll the time my Lord I need you thereYou are my life I cannot live aloneYou are my life I cannot live aloneLet me stay by your guiding loveLet me stay by your guiding loveAll through my life lead me Lord.All through my life lead me Lord.Lead me Lord even though at timesLead me Lord even though at timesI’d rather go along my wayI’d rather go along my wayHelp me take the right direction take your roadHelp me take the right direction take your roadLead me Lord and never leave my sideLead me Lord and never leave my sideAll my days, all my life.All my days, all my life.(Refrain)(Refrain)Coda: All through my days, Lead me LordCoda: All through my days, Lead me Lord

All my life ... All my life ...

Luke 4: 40-41Luke 4: 40-41

At sunset, all who had people sick with various At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him. He laid his diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them. And hands on each of them and cured them. And demons also came out from many, shouting, demons also came out from many, shouting, "You are the Son of God." But he rebuked them "You are the Son of God." But he rebuked them and did not allow them to speak because they and did not allow them to speak because they knew that he was the Messiah.knew that he was the Messiah.

ReflectionReflection

The healings are truly signs that can transform The healings are truly signs that can transform people, redirect their energy, instill commitment people, redirect their energy, instill commitment and inspire service. The faith that is so integral and inspire service. The faith that is so integral to the signs is the faith that leads to to the signs is the faith that leads to discipleship...discipleship...

Salvation has truly come in the world through the Salvation has truly come in the world through the healing ministry of Jesus.healing ministry of Jesus.

What is your own need for personal healing in What is your own need for personal healing in order to be totally healed/saved?order to be totally healed/saved?

Thanksgiving Prayer for successful healingsThanksgiving Prayer for successful healings

For every thanksgiving the class responds, For every thanksgiving the class responds, “Thank you Lord for liberating us from sin and “Thank you Lord for liberating us from sin and sufferings and death.”sufferings and death.”

Petitions for other healing processPetitions for other healing process

For every petition the class prays humbly saying, For every petition the class prays humbly saying, “Lord Jesus heal our wounds and brokenness “Lord Jesus heal our wounds and brokenness and make us whole.”and make us whole.”

GIVE THANKSGIVE THANKS

Give thanks with a grateful heartGive thanks with a grateful heart

Give thanks to the holy oneGive thanks to the holy one

Give thanks for he has given Jesus Christ his son Give thanks for he has given Jesus Christ his son (repeat)(repeat)

Refrain:Refrain:

And now, let the weak say “I am strong”And now, let the weak say “I am strong”

Let the poor say “I am rich”Let the poor say “I am rich”

Because of what the Lord has done for us Because of what the Lord has done for us (repeat)(repeat)

InstrumentalInstrumental

(repeat refrain twice)(repeat refrain twice)