Lecture Notes: The Power of God's Word in Healing

Introduction

• God's word is living, breathing, and eternal with the power to heal every disease.
• It offers hope, strength, and weapons in battles against sickness.
• Healing is part of God’s covenant with His people.

Biblical Promises of Healing

• Psalm 103:23: Emphasizes God’s benefits including forgiveness and healing.
  • Healing is as integral as forgiveness in God’s work of redemption.
• Exodus 15:26: Reveals God as Yahweh Rafa, "the Lord who heals."
  • Healing is part of God’s unchanging nature.

Healing in the New Testament

• Fulfillment of the healing covenant through Jesus Christ.
  • Matthew 8:16-17: Jesus healed all, fulfilling prophecy.
  • Healing was a manifestation of God’s covenant.

Key Insights on Healing

• Healing is complete and for all diseases (Psalm 103).
• Faith is essential; it's about what God has spoken, not circumstances.
• Healing is tied to God’s covenant as seen in Abraham's faith.

Understanding God’s Healing Power

• Mark 2:9-11: Jesus links forgiveness and healing.
  • Redemption brings life and healing.
• Isaiah 53:5: By His stripes, we are healed.
• Persistence in faith is crucial for seeing healing manifest (Daniel 10:12-13).

The Power of God’s Word

• Psalm 107:20: God’s word sent to heal and deliver.
  • The word is more than text; it is active and transformative.
• The centurion’s faith in Jesus’ healing word (Matthew 8:8).

The Role of Faith

• Faith activates God's word and healing power.
• Hebrews 4:12: The word is living and powerful.
• Consistency in declaring God’s word is akin to taking medicine.

Declaring Healing Scriptures

• Proverbs 18:21: Power of the tongue in speaking life.
• Positive words align us with God’s healing promises.

Long Life and Divine Protection

• Psalm 91:10-11: Assurance of protection, no plague near the dwelling.
• Divine protection requires faith and declaration of God’s promises.

The Role of Angels and the Blood of Jesus

• Angels guard and protect those who trust in God.
• The blood of Jesus is a seal of protection and healing.

Faith’s Role in Unlocking Healing

• Faith requires action; it is not passive.
• Mark 11:23: Speaking and believing are integral to faith.
• James 2:17: Faith without action is dead.

Overcoming Unbelief

• Unbelief acts as a barrier to healing (Mark 6:5-6).
• Understanding identity in Christ helps in embracing healing as an inheritance.

Promise of Long Life

• Psalm 91:16: Promise of long life and satisfaction in God’s salvation.
• Long life encompasses health, peace, and purpose.

Personal Responsibility

• Stewardship of health through diet, exercise, and lifestyle is vital.
• The power of prayer in activating God’s promises.

Conclusion

• Psalm 91:15: God’s promise to answer and honor those who call on Him.
• God’s presence brings peace and assurance during trouble.
• Encouragement to declare and believe in God’s promises for health and long life.
• Healing is an inheritance for all believers through faith in Jesus Christ.