Christ As Healer- Healing Continues & Blessing

CHRIST AS HEALER

Healing Continues 

Isaiah 53:5

Opening Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for all You have taught me and the changes You have made in my life through this study.  Make my life an offering for You and use it all for Your glory.  I praise You and give thanks for all You have done, are doing, and will do in my life.  May it all be to Your honor and glory.  In Christ’s Name I pray.  Amen. 

ITS IMPACT

Reflect on all the Lord has done in and through you during this study.  What are the three most important changes that the Lord has made in you and your life through Christ As Healer?  

SCRIPTURES

What scriptures have been most meaningful to You through the study?  Why?  Memorize them or write them on cards to keep with you.

REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD- What does each scripture say to you?

John 3:16

John 1:14 

Ephesians 2:8-9

Psalm 62:8 

Proverbs 3:5-6

Jeremiah 29:13 

Philippians 4:6 

Colossians 4:2 

I Corinthians 7:35 

Ephesians 1:15-21

Closing Prayer: Lord, I thank You for Jesus and His sacrifice for me.  I thank You that I am healed by His wounds.  I praise You for the abundant healing You have brought in my life through this study.  I give You all the praise, honor, and glory as I wholly devote myself to You, seeking to follow You intimately all the days of my life.  By Your grace I will be that living sacrifice You desire me to be.  I love You, Lord, and I praise You as I pray all these things in the precious and holy Name of Your Son Jesus.  Amen. 

BLESSING

“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.  I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and His incomparably great power for us who believe.  That power is like the working of His mighty strength, which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.”

Ephesians 1:15-21

Christ As Healer- Choice

CHRIST AS HEALER 

Choice 

Luke 23:32-33, 39-43

Opening Prayer: In all I do, Lord, I choose You.  You are my Source of all things; You are my All in all.  I choose You, Lord, above all else.  I willingly abandon myself and my all to You as I pray all these things in the Name of Christ Jesus my Lord.  Amen. 

RESPONSE TO CHRIST 

The responses to Christ are as varied as there are people in the world.  Some hurl insults and some are apathetic.  Some declare their self-confidence apart from Him, whereas some simply don’t believe Him.  Some say “all roads lead to God”, while others claim there is no God.  Some pronounce Him impotent and detached and others become angry.  Some say He would not send anyone to hell.  But then there are those who have broken and contrite hearts, confess Him as Savior as they repent of their sins, and receive His gift of eternal salvation and the forgiveness of their sins.  It’s a choice.  Joshua 24:15 says “…choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…”  Have you made your choice about Jesus?  Will you help others choose Him? 

Consider these scriptures about God:

Deuteronomy 30:19

John 10:10 

Isaiah 45:5a

Deuteronomy 32:39a

Job 38-41

Job 42:2 

Acts 4:12 

I Peter 3:1-2

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE 

As long as a person lives on this earth, they have the opportunity to choose Jesus, but, after death, that choice has ended.  Hebrews 9:27 declares, “Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.”  Although healing through salvation may take place up to the moment of death, the joy and peace of life in Christ can be enjoyed for many years in increasing ways when salvation is received earlier.  Because God knows the time of our death, it is very risky to assume that we can be saved at the last of our life.  For many, death comes quickly and unexpectedly, without warning, without any opportunity to receive Christ as Savior before death.  Whether by deliberate choice or by omission, the choice of our eternity will be made by all.  How sad it is when there is no opportunity for that choice in our later days due to illness or other incapacities.  The choice to receive Christ as Savior is the most important decision a person ever makes.  Don’t miss out on a heavenly eternity because of an “I’ll do it someday” attitude.  Choose Christ now and encourage others to do the same.  

Persevere in prayer evangelism for those who have not yet made the choice of Jesus as their Savior.  God is faithful to work in their lives to offer opportunities for salvation as we pray.  It is always too early to quit praying for the lost until they no longer live.  Today could be the day of their salvation - or yours. 

Consider these scriptures about salvation opportunities: 

John 6:44 

John 16:8-11

Psalm 139:16 

I Corinthians 6:2 

Colossians 2:5 

II Peter 3:9 

Lamentations 3:22-23

James 4:13-15 

Galatians 6:2

SHARING IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING 

How miraculous was Christ’s lucidity and presence of mind as He suffered on the cross.  He granted salvation to one thief on the cross beside Him as He anguished in pain during His own crucifixion.  He emulated Matthew 5:16 before others- “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise Your Father in heaven.”  He calls us to do the same. 

Even in the midst of our personal suffering, we are told to count it all joy and to comfort others with the comfort we have received from the Lord.  Wherever we are in life, we can receive His grace to be content, thus allowing us the privilege to be His instrument of healing in the lives of those around us.  By sharing the gospel and our testimony, the Lord will use His Truth to impact others who suffer in ways similar to ours.  We are to be available, willing, and obedient to be proclaimers of God’s gift of eternal salvation through His only Son Jesus Christ wherever we are.  

Consider these scriptures about sharing the gospel:

Matthew 26:36- 27:56 

Mark 13:11 

Romans 5:11 

James 1:2-4 

II Corinthians 1:3-5

I Corinthians 3:8 

REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD- What does each scripture say to you? 

Luke 9:26 

Romans 1:16 

Romans 6:21 

Philippians 1:20-21

II Timothy 1:8, 12 

II Timothy 2:15 

Hebrews 2:11

I Samuel 3:10 

Matthew 25:21 

Closing Prayer: Father, may I never be ashamed to be called Your own and to share Your Truth with others.  I choose to follow You willingly and obediently wherever You may lead me.  Again, Lord, I choose YOU.  I praise You as my Lord, my Savior, and my All in all.  I love You, Lord, and give thanks for the joy that comes from serving You.  In humility, thanksgiving, and praise I pray all these things in the Name of Jesus my Lord and Savior.  Amen. 

Christ As Healer- Christ's Sacrifice

CHRIST AS HEALER 

Christ’s Sacrifice 

Matthew 27:50-54

Opening Prayer: Use me, Father, to share with others the hope and certainty of salvation through Jesus Christ.  After confirming my own salvation, shine in and through me so that others may hear Your Truth and receive Your assurance of their own salvation.  May all know that, once they are in Christ, no one can snatch them from Your hands.  In Christ’s Name I pray.  Amen. 

BEING AN EYEWITNESS

As an eyewitness to the love of God in Christ, it is our privilege to share His love with others, for what the Lord has done in our life, He will do in their lives as well.  As we share the Lord’s work in our lives and speak His Truth in love, it has the power to pierce hearts, changes lives, and override the deceptions of the Enemy.  Then we PRAY, PRAY, PRAY, for only the Spirit can do the inward work of conviction, salvation, and assurance in their lives in His perfect timing and perfect way. 

Seek the Lord for the names of those to whom you can be a witness to His love through Jesus Christ.  Write their names, pray for them, and share with them as you are led by the Holy Spirit.    

Consider these scriptures about being a witness:

Hebrews 4:12 

Ephesians 4:15

Philippians 4:6 

Job 16:19 

Proverbs 12:17 

Proverbs 14:25 

II Peter 1:16 

Luke 1:14 

THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS 

Jesus lives!  He was sent from heaven, born to a virgin, lived a sinless life, died a horrendous death on the cross, was resurrected by the Father, ascended into heaven, and is now seated victoriously at the right hand of God.  By the shedding of His blood we have forgiveness of our sins and the gift of eternal life with Him.  In this mercy and by the power of His Spirit, He seeks us to come to Him, for no come can come to the Son unless the Father draws Him and none can come to the Father except through the Son.  Saved by His grace, not by human endeavor, we must confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead for our redemption and then receive this wonderful gift.  

What does this Truth mean to you?

Consider these scriptures about salvation:

Hebrews 9:22

John 14:6 

John 6:44 

John 8:12 

I John 1:5 

John 11:25-27 

Psalm 46:10 

I Samuel 10:9

Romans 12:2

II Corinthians 3:18 

ASSURANCE IN SALVATION 

Many Christians walk around uncertain that they have truly received the gift of eternal salvation and are, therefore, struggling in their walk with the Lord.  Though they long for this assurance, they are fearful of verbalizing their doubts, because they wonder what others would think.  For Christians, this is a deception from the Enemy. 

As a Christian, you do not have to remain uncertain of your own salvation, for there is a way to gain the personal assurance you are seeking.  Through the following scriptures you can receive the full assurance of your own salvation and of your forgiveness of sins through Christ.  You can walk in the light of the Truth of the eternal redemption you received at salvation and begin a deeper walk with the Lord.  You can be at peace about your eternal destiny, the forgiveness of your sins through Jesus, and your eternal salvation.   

Salvation 

Romans 3:23

Romans 5:8

Romans 6:23 

John 14:6 

Romans 10:9-10

Ephesians 2:8-9

John 3:16 

Assurance 

John 1:12 

John 10:28-29

II Corinthians 5:17 

I Peter 1:10-11

I John 4:15

Colossians 3:3

REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD- What does each scripture say to you?

I Peter 5:1 

John 1:7 

Revelation 1:5 

Isaiah 19:20 

I Thessalonians 5:5 

I John 1:7-9

I John 3:16 

I Peter 4:2 

Matthew 19:26 

I Corinthians 15:57 

Romans 1:16-17

Closing Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for Jesus Who bled and died for me so that I might belong to You forever and be forgiven of my sins.  Thank You for that assurance.  Embolden me now to become Your light to a dying world by spreading Your Truth for Your glory.  I abandon my all to You as I pray all things in Christ’s precious Name.  Amen. 

Christ As Healer- The Truth

CHRIST AS HEALER 

The Truth 

John 4:4-42

Opening Prayer: Abba Father, speak Your Truth through me, so that all who hear might be changed and drawn closer to You.  Teach me to persevere and to trust You to do the work You have said You will do.  I praise You for Your perfect knowledge and wisdom and I entrust all things to You.  In Christ’s Name I pray.  Amen. 

HOLDING GRUDGES 

When we hold grudges against others, including God, it creates barriers and greater wounds.  Healing is prevented, new wounds arise, and our hearts become hardened to reconciliation.  “That’s not fair” becomes our byword as we are paralyzed by our own feelings.  

Anger, resentment, bitterness and holding grudges are destructive forces.  They destroy relationships, bring forth physical problems, and cause our relationship with the Lord to suffer.  When the enemy is given access to us because of such things, we take our eyes off the Lord and appear to thrive on our desire for revenge and retribution.  All the time we are traveling farther and farther away from the Lord.   

While on the cross Christ said “forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing”.  It is time to lay down our “right” to be angry, bitter, resentful, or hold grudges and to take up forgiveness toward those who wound us and to walk in the light of His forgiveness for others, ourselves, and our God. 

Consider these scriptures about healing and forgiveness:

Romans 8:18 

Isaiah 53:5 

Ephesians 4:32 

Luke 23:34 

Hebrews 3:13, 15 

Colossians 1:22 

Romans 5:10

Ephesians 5:21 

What anger, bitterness, resentment, or grudge do you need to lay upon the altar of God for His redemption?

PERSEVERANCE 

As Christ persevered in talking with the Samaritan woman, she came to understand Who He was and what He offered her.  Likewise, as we persevere in living and speaking the godly example of Christ and His love before others, God continues His work of changing hearts and lives for all eternity through us.  He will use it all to draw others to Himself through His Son Jesus Christ.  What more precious gift is there than to be used by the Lord in such a way?

Consider these scriptures concerning perseverance: 

Galatians 6:9 

Matthew 9:37 

I Corinthians 15:58 

John 4:34

John 8:32 

John 16:8-11, 13

I Corinthians 3:6-9a

Mark 13:11 

Where is God calling you to greater perseverance?  Abandon yourself and this area to the Lord, asking Him to intervene on your behalf and use you for His glory.  

JESUS KNOWS ALL THINGS 

Jesus knows what we need, because He knows everything about us.  We have no secrets from Him. Knowing this about Him brings three possible responses: peace and assurance (that brings me comfort, Lord), squirming and fear (You know everything about me, Lord?), or questioning (Why would You allow that , Lord?).  Which response belongs to You?  Take your response to the Lord in prayer and journaling after pondering these truths from His Word. 

Psalm 121:8 

Psalm 139:1-3

Job 11:7 

Daniel 2:47

Isaiah 55:8-9

I Peter 5:7 

Psalm 126:3

Psalm 72:8 

Psalm 130:7 

Journal Entry-

REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD- What does each scripture say to you? 

Romans 8:38-39

Psalm 121 

Psalm 34:7 

Ephesians 2:8-9

Matthew 17:8 

Psalm 55:22

Colossians 1:23 

I John 3:16 

Psalm 139:7 

Job 11:17

John 16: 8-11, 13 

Luke 15:7, 10 

Closing Prayer: I praise You, Lord, for You are holy.  I praise You for Your mercy and Your grace.  I freely abandon my “right” to be angry, bitter, resentful, or hold grudges against those who wound me.  Cleanse my broken and contrite heart before You and make it pure.  Fill me with Your grace to persevere in the dark so that I may be a light for You.  In Christ’s Name I pray.  Amen.  

Christ As Healer- Reinstatement

CHRIST AS HEALER 

Reinstatement 

John 21:14-19

Opening Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for removing my transgressions from me as far as the east is from the west and for hurling them into the sea.  Thank You that I am whiter than snow before You, that nothing can separate me from Your love, and that no condemnation can remain against me, because Jesus Christ is my Savior.  By Your grace I will walk in the light of Your forgiveness.  I praise You, I love You, and I thank You.  In Christ’s Name I pray.  Amen. 

ENCOURAGEMENT 

God’s Word is the perfect place to receive encouragement, for no one can give you greater encouragement than your gracious Heavenly Father Who loves you with His perfect love.  He knows just what you need to hear so that you will be spurred on to persevere in your circumstances.  Praise Him for the gift of His Word and the encouragement that you receive in Him through it.

Be encouraged as you re-write the following scriptures, filling in your name wherever indicated.

Hebrews 13:5

Psalm 103:12

Micah 7:19 

Romans 8:38-39

Romans 8:1 

Isaiah 1:18-19

Jeremiah 31:34b

Describe the impact of the Lord’s encouragement to you.

GOD’S PATH

Although God’s path is not always smooth, it is always necessary, for He knows the skills, abilities, gifts, graces, talents, wisdom and knowledge we will need to fulfill His purpose in our lives.  We can trust that, whatever is going on in our lives, God will work it all together for our good and for His glory.  Willingly submit your will to His plan so that you are in the center of His will wherever He may lead you.  

Follow wherever He leads you whether or not you understand His destination for you.  Though He may ask you to leave your place of comfort and go to a new place of His choosing, that will be His place to bless your obedience and perfectly provide your needs.  In this way He will fulfill His purpose for your life. 

Do you know where the Lord is leading you?  Chronicle your thoughts, passions, and desires about your journey with Him at the present time.  Seek Him in prayer and His Word about His plan for your life and submit your will to His. 

Consider these scriptures about His purpose and plan for you:

Mark 14:36 

Psalm 138:8 

Proverbs 3:5-6

John 14:6 

Psalm 23:4

Job 22:21-22

James 4:7 

Hebrews 12:9-13 

I Peter 2:21 

YOUR HEALING

Spend time in prayer and journaling as you tell the Lord where you feel wounded right now.  Seek Him in His Word for His instruction and encouragement about your wounds and your much desired healing.  Confess your sins concerning these wounds, forgive those who have wounded you, and ask the Lord to disclose to you any steps of reconciliation that He wants you to take.  Obediently do all those things, placing them in His hands and walking in the light of His sovereign love, mercy and care, for He will faithfully heal your wounds in His perfect timing and way.  End your time with Him in praise, worship, and thanksgiving.  

Consider these scriptures of encouragement:

Jeremiah 33:3 

Ephesians 4:15 

II Corinthians 2:9 

I John 1:9 

Psalm 150:6 

Psalm 48:1 

Psalm 147:3 

Philippians 4:6-7

Jonah 2:9 

Psalm 147:7 

Psalm 100:4-5

II Corinthians 4:15

Isaiah 40:11 

REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD- What does each scripture say to you?

II Corinthians 5:18-19

John 10:10 

Romans 7:25a

Hebrews 7:27 

Jeremiah 29:13 

Jeremiah 30:19

Romans 8:28-29

Psalm 136:1 

Psalm 105:1 

Daniel 6:10 

Closing Prayer: I receive Your forgiveness, mercy, grace, and love that is freely given to me in spite of who I am or what I do.  Lead me in Your path for me as I surrender my will to Yours.  Thank You for Your continuing encouragement in my life so that I may follow You wherever You lead.  Order my steps in Your Word so that Your will is done and You are always mightily glorified in and through my life.  In Christ’s Name I pray.  Amen.