The Alpha Course, Week 13

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Alpha Course, Week 13

Does God Heal Today?

Key Verse: Exodus 23:25-26 “Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you, and none will miscarry or be barren in your land. I will give you a full life span.”

1. Healing In The Bible

  • Old Testament
    • Promises of God (Exodus 23:25-26; Psalm 41:3)
    • The character of God (Exodus 15:26)
    • Examples of God healing (2 Kings 5; Isaiah 38-39)
  • The Ministry of Jesus
    • His teaching
      • The kingdom of God (Mark 1:15)
      • Proclaimed and demonstrated
    • His Healings
      • 25% of the Gospels (Matthew 4:23)
    • His commissions
      • Commission of the 12 (Matthew 9:35-10:8; Luke 9:1)
      • Commission of the 72 (Luke 10:1-20)
      • Commission of the disciples (Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-20; John 14:9-14).

2. Healing in Church History

  • Many examples of healing; miracles (Acts 3:1-10; Acts 5:12-16)
  • Early Church History
    • Irenaeus (140-203 AD)
    • Origen (185-254 AD)
    • Augustine (354-430)

3. Healing Today

  • Simplicity
  • Love (Matthew 9:36; Mark 1:41)
  • Words of Knowledge
    • Pictures
    • Sympathy pain
    • Impression
    • Hear or see words
    • Words formed on tongue
  • Prayer
    • Where does it hurt?
    • Why does the person have this condition?
    • How do I pray?
    • How are they doing?
    • What next?

Conclusions:

  • Persevere
  • Keep asking for healing through prayer

Discussion Questions:

1. Nicky talks about his skepticism regarding the idea of healing. Many different faith traditions take different views of this spiritual gift. What is your view of the concept of healing?

2. Nicky talks about a man who has suffered with a terminal affliction for many years that has not been healed despite repeated prayer sessions. He talks about the importance of perseverance. How do you feel about that idea? Why is perseverance tough?

3. Nicky talks about the two ways of healing — human nature and grace. What do you think about this? How do they work together?

4. Nicky talks about modern notions of healing. What healing miracles have you experienced in your life? How has that affected your faith?

5. Prayer is a powerful and important component of our role in healing. Why is prayer so important? What does prayer do for those in need of healing?

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