What other biblical instances show healing through faith in Jesus' words? Setting the Scene: John 4:53 • “Then the father realized that this was the very hour in which Jesus had told him, ‘Your son will live.’ And he and all his household believed.” • One spoken sentence from Jesus, believed and acted upon, brings instant healing at a distance. Other Moments When Jesus’ Word + Faith Brought Healing The Centurion’s Servant – Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10 • Key request: “Only say the word, and my servant will be healed.” (Matthew 8:8) • Response: “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” (Matthew 8:13) • Result: “His servant was healed at that very moment.” Remote, word-based, faith-driven. The Syrophoenician Woman’s Daughter – Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30 • Jesus’ verdict: “O woman, your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” (Matthew 15:28) • “Her daughter was healed from that very hour.” Faith meets promise; deliverance follows. The Paralytic Lowered Through the Roof – Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26 • “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” (Matthew 9:6) • Verse 7 adds: “And the man got up and went home.” Faith of friends + authoritative word = instant mobility and public proof of forgiveness. The Man with the Withered Hand – Matthew 12:9-13; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-11 • Command: “Stretch out your hand.” (Matthew 12:13) • As he obeys, “it was restored to full use.” Obedient faith activates the spoken directive. The Invalid at Bethesda – John 5:1-9 • “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” (John 5:8) • “Immediately the man was made well.” Thirty-eight years of incapacity erased by one sentence believed. Blind Bartimaeus – Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43 • Declaration: “Go, your faith has healed you.” (Mark 10:52) • “Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus.” Faith vocalized, word pronounced, vision restored. The Ten Lepers – Luke 17:11-19 • Instruction: “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” (Luke 17:14) • “As they were on their way, they were cleansed.” Obedient movement in faith intersects the healing word. What Ties These Accounts Together? • A spoken promise or command from Jesus. • Responsive belief—often demonstrated by action (going, stretching, rising, traveling). • Immediate, observable healing, reinforcing both His deity and the reliability of His word. • Growing faith and testimony: households believe (John 4), crowds glorify God (Matthew 9; Luke 17), and individuals follow Jesus (Mark 10). Takeaway Snapshot Faith that rests on Jesus’ words, acts on those words, and expects His authority to prevail still finds Him just as powerful—and just as willing—to heal and restore today. |
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