Notes on Healing Ministry Lecture

Introduction to Healing Gifts

• Healing as a Gift: God might have endowed you with the gift of healing, often unrecognized.
• Biblical Foundation: Believers typically lay hands on the sick to see them recover (Mark 16:17-18).
• Focus vs. Function of Healing: Distinction between the gift of healing and general healing abilities in believers.

The Gift of Healing vs. Healing Function

• 1 Corinthians 12:7-11: Lists various spiritual gifts, including the gift of healing.
• Specific Grace: The gift of healing is a specialized grace given to certain individuals.
• Operational Healing: All believers can pray for healing, but some possess a heightened effectiveness.
• Signs of Healing Gift: Signs indicating potential possession of the healing gift.

Scriptural References

• Mark 16:17-18: Believers will cast out demons and lay hands on the sick.
• Luke 10:19-20: Authority over the enemy is granted to believers.
• 1 Corinthians 12 Context: Spiritual gifts are meant to help others and serve the local church body.

Identifying the Gift of Healing

Sign #1: Desire for Healing Ministry

• Personal Passion: An inherent desire for healing ministry is essential. (1 Corinthians 14:1)
• Role of the Holy Spirit: Desire for spiritual gifts indicates divine purpose.

Sign #2: Compassion for the Sick

• Empathy: A deep compassion for the afflicted is associated with the gift of healing. (Matthew 14:14)
• Motivation: Compassion fosters longevity in healing ministry.

Sign #3: Tangible Power Manifestation

• Physical Sensations: Feeling of heat or electric currents can indicate the presence of healing power.
• Biblical Examples: Instances where healing power is felt, such as with Jesus and Smith Wigglesworth.

Sign #4: Sick Are Drawn to You

• Attraction to Healing: The sick are naturally drawn to individuals with a healing gift.
• Faith Activation: Presence of the gifted can stir faith in others for healing.

Sign #5: Great Faith

• Childlike Faith: A special, unwavering faith is necessary to operate in healing ministry.
• Assurance of Healing: Strong belief even when others doubt.

Sign #6: Evidence of Healing

• Manifestation of Results: Observing healings occurring around you is a key indicator.
• Unnoticed Miracles: Sometimes people do not report their healing, making it easy to overlook.

Conclusion and Prayer

• Call to Action: Encouragement to recognize and embrace one's gifting in healing.
• Prayer for Activation: Seeking the Holy Spirit's tangible power in the lives of listeners.
• Faith Over Fear: Emphasis on trusting God's provision and healing power in challenging times.