Many times when we say we are seeking God's will, what we are really wanting to say to God is this: "OK, God, here's what I'm planning to do. Now I need you to rubber stamp this, all right?" I must tell you that this is not really effective in finding His true will.
Before God will begin to reveal His will to you, you must be committed to doing whatever it is that He desires for you to do. God will likely be slow to show you His plan if He knows you will likely not do that plan anyway.
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Jesus was willing to die for us, so shouldn't we be willing to live for Him? When we surrender to Him, that is when He really begins to direct our steps.
1). TorF: God worked miracles of healing through the apostle Paul, but as to the original twelve apostles, Peter was the only one He used. False
TRUE____ FASLE_____
2). To whom was He speaking and where was He when Jesus said, "Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, 'Physician, heal yourself'." (A) Luke 4:23
A.To worshipers in the synagogue in his home town, Nazareth.
B.To a group of fishermen in Capernaum.
C.To Herod in the Praetorium.
D.To a group of doctors and laws in Capernaum.
3). Paul the apostle "prescribed" a little wine for Timothy'sstomach infirmities or ailments (sicknesses).
Week # 2 Scripture Reading: Luke 17
Questions:
According to Luke 17:12, where was Jesus when He saw the men with leprosy?
Choose the right answer from A-D; (D)
A. As He was about to retire for the night at an inn.
B. On the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
C. As He was paying money at a tax collector's booth.
D. As He was going into a village.
According to this study: Questions:
1). What scriptures tells us that by Jesus' stripes we were healed?
(Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:17; I Peter 2:24 )
2). In order to get healed, what must we do? Explain.
We must read and hear God's Word, then believe in our heart that God's Word is true. Confession is good for the soul. No matter what we feel, see, or hear, we must stand on God's Word as the final Word. Confess our healing every day.
3). Why is it important to know God's will?
We must know God's will, because it is so important to be able to know that God's Word is true, and if we know God's will, then we can receive our healing; it's not enough to know God's Word, but know His will too. His will is to heal us even today, read Jeremiah 29:11. It tells us that God is concern about our whole being. (Knowing God's will is knowing His Word, amen.)
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Matthew 8:17
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
1 Peter 2:24
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
Psalm 103:3
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Matthew 4:23
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
Matthew 8:3
And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Revelation 22:6
And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.
Father God, You are so worthy to be praised. You are an awesome God, there is none like You, Lord. Father, as we study this lesson of healing, touch our hearts in Jesus' name, teach us to know Your will for divine healing, help us to gain understanding through the knowledge we receive, so we can walk in wisdom concerning divine healing for Your people today. Bless us to be healed in our bodies as we read and study this lesson. There are so many wrong teaching on healing today, that is why we all have wrong thinking on the subject of healing for today. You love us just as much as You loved those in Bible days, amen. Thank You, Lord, for the blessing to be able to hear with our spiritual ear and learn of You. This we pray in Jesus' Name, AMEN.
Let's talk about our healing book "Prescription for a Miracle" by Mark Brazee. I love this book because it's a powerful message concerning God's power and His love for His people. God still work miracle today! Yes He does! We have to believe God's total Word, and not just believe it was for the people of old. Jesus died for the whole world, amen. It's divine! It's awesome! I have received miracle over and over again since I started reading this devotion. It's have been over sixteen years for me now. My heart is so caught up in it I just believe my healing is coming because of Who God is, and what Jesus received on my behalf "For by His stripes we were healed." We have three witnesses and more from the Word that testify to this, amen. Let's read and then talk about it through nuggets and questions. First, let me say this, you have to know God's will in order to receive His promise and live it.
God Is Willing To Heal
And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. —Matthew 8:2,3
This leper is the only person in the New Testament to question God's will to heal. This man is also the first in the four Gospels whom Jesus heals. So the first thing God does through Jesus is to clear up the question: Is it God's will to heal? A major obstacle between Christians and miracles today is they know God is able to heal, but they don't know if He's willing. Many pray, "Lord, heal this person, if it be Thy will." Under the Levitical law, a leper was unclean and had to live in the wilderness away from civilization. This particular leper, however, had apparently heard that Jesus was healing people and took risks to get well. The leper fell before Jesus and said, "Lord, if it's Your will, make me clean." He came to Jesus desiring to be healed. But desire wasn't enough. The leper didn't receive anything until Jesus cleared up the question of His willingness. One translation of verse 3 says, "Jesus stretched out his hand and placed it on the leper saying, 'Of course I want to. Be clean!'" (PHILLIPS). When Jesus answered the leper and said, "I will, I want to," Jesus was giving that same answer to all mankind—including you. God is able and willing to heal you. He wants to! You must teach, so they can hear, and then be healed.
Confession: With two words, "I will," Jesus showed me beyond a doubt that God's will for me is divine health. According to Your will, Lord, I accept my healing.
Please read these scriptures (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24; Psalm 103:3; Matthew 4:23, 8:3. Revelation 22:6.)
Week # 2: Weekly Prayer:
Father God, You are so worthy to be praised. You are an awesome God, there is none like You, Lord. Father, as we study this lesson of healing, touch our hearts in Jesus' name, teach us to know Your will for divine healing, help us to gain understanding through the knowledge we receive, so we can walk in wisdom concerning divine healing for Your people today. Bless us to be healed in our bodies as we read and study this lesson. There are so many wrong teaching on healing today, that is why we all have wrong thinking on the subject of healing for today. You love us just as much as You loved those in Bible days, amen. Thank You, Lord, for the blessing to be able to hear with our spiritual ear and learn of You. This we pray in Jesus' Name, AMEN.
Quiz:
1). TorF: God worked miracles of healing through the apostle Paul, but as to the original twelve apostles, Peter was the only one He used.
TRUE____ FASLE_____
2). To whom was He speaking and where was He when Jesus said, "Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, 'Physician, heal yourself'." _______
A.To worshipers in the synagogue in his home town, Nazareth.
B.To a group of fishermen in Capernaum.
C.To Herod in the Praetorium.
D.To a group of doctors and laws in Capernaum.
3). Paul the apostle "prescribed" a little wine for Timothy'sinfirmities or ailments (sicknesses).
Week # 2
Scripture Reading: Luke 17
Question:
According to Luke 17:12, where was Jesus when He saw the men with leprosy?
Choose the right answer from A-D______.
A. As He was about to retire for the night at an inn.
B. On the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
C. As He was paying money at a tax collector's booth.
D. As He was going into a village.
According to this study: Questions:
1). What scriptures tells us that by Jesus' stripes we were healed?
2). In order to get healed, what must we do? Explain.
But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise… But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.—Romans 10:6-9
This passage of Scripture tells you not only how to be saved, but also how to be healed. Notice what Paul says in verse 6: "But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh…." Faith always speaks. What you say is your faith speaking. I don't mean just what you say once, but what you say over a period of time. Then in verse 8, Paul asks, "But what saith it?" What does the righteousness which is of faith say? "The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart." Faith has to be in two places: in your heart and in your mouth. Verse 9 goes on to say, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth…." You may say, "I don't believe in Bible confessions." If you don't, you have to throw out the whole book of Romans. You may argue, "But that verse is talking about salvation." Yes, I know, but the same faith that got you saved will get you healed. You just have to take your faith and point it in a different direction. Remember, Jesus said, "All things are possible to him who believes." (Mark9:23.)
Confession:God's Word in my heart and in my mouth says Jesus is my healer. I speak healing to my body, and according to my faith, it will be done unto me.
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Matthew 8:17
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
1 Peter 2:24
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
Psalm 103:3
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Matthew 4:23
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
Matthew 8:3
And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Revelation 22:6
And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.
