3.3.2024 | CHRIST THE HEALER
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Matthew 8:1-2
When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshipped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”
Matthew 8:3
Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing: be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Matthew 8:4
And Jesus said, “See that you tell no one; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
Leviticus 13:45
Now the leper on whom the sore is, his clothes shall be torn and his head bare; and he shall cover his mustache, and cry, “Unclean!” “Unclean!”
Leviticus 13:46
He shall be unclean. All the days he has the sore he shall be unclean. He is unclean, and he shall dwell alone; his dwelling shall be outside the camp.
Matthew 8:3b NLT
“I am willing,” He said, “Be healed!”
How do we step into His healing power?
1. BELIEVE HIS WORD
Mark 9:23
Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
Mark 9:24
Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord I believe, help my unbelief.”
Jesus is the revelation of the Father to the world.
John 14:9b
He who has seen Me has seen the Father.
John 5:19
Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.”
Matthew 8:3b NLT
“I am willing,” He said, “Be Healed!”
Hebrews 1:3
The express image of His Person.
Exodus 15:26b
For I am the Lord who heals you
Jehovah Rapha – The Lord who heals.
Psalm 107:20a
He sent His word and healed them.
Isaiah 53:5b
By His stripes we are healed.
Matthew 8:17b
He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.
1 Peter 2:24b
By whose stripes you were healed.
2. RECEIVE HIS TOUCH
Matthew 8:3b
Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him.
“Jesus makes the unclean, clean.” D.A. Carson
Jesus is stretching out His hand toward us. He wants to touch us!
Touch – to hold onto, to touch, to start a fire.
3. FOLLOW HIS PATHWAY
Matthew 8:4
And Jesus said to him, “See that you tell no one; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
Leviticus 14:20b
So the priest shall make atonement for him, and he shall be clean.
Isaiah 53:5
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.
John 1:29b
Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
Deuteronomy 29:29a
The secret things belong to the Lord our God.
Through it all, we declare, “You are Jehovah Rapha, and You are Good!”
Acts 6:7
Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Jesus wants to heal us and then bring healing to others through us.
Mark 16:17-18
And these signs shall follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.
How to be healed:
1. Believe Jesus’ Words: I am willing. Be healed.
2. Receive His healing touch even now by faith.
3. Follow His pathway to wholeness and discipleship.
Discussion Questions
Could you share a time you experienced the healing power of Jesus Christ?
Are you in need of healing today?
What are the steps the Holy Spirit is impressing upon you to take in order to walk into your healing?
What are some of the hinderances you are facing as you seek to walk into your healing?
Would you be willing to lay your hands upon the sick and pray healing for them in Jesus Name?