Topical Encyclopedia In the New Testament, the healing ministry of Jesus Christ is a profound testament to His divine authority and compassion. The Gospels recount numerous instances where Jesus healed the sick, often emphasizing His physical presence as a conduit for miraculous healing. These accounts not only highlight His power over physical ailments but also serve as a demonstration of His messianic identity and the inbreaking of God's kingdom.One of the most notable examples of Christ healing the sick while being present is found in the Gospel of Matthew. In Matthew 8:14-15 , we read, "When Jesus came into Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve them." Here, Jesus' presence in the home and His physical touch bring immediate healing, illustrating His authority over sickness and His willingness to restore individuals to health. Similarly, in the Gospel of Mark, we encounter the account of the healing of a paralytic. Mark 2:3-5 states, "Then a paralytic was brought to Him, carried by four men. Since they were unable to get to Jesus through the crowd, they uncovered the roof above Him, made an opening, and lowered the paralytic on his mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, 'Son, your sins are forgiven.'" In this narrative, Jesus' presence in the house and His spoken word result in both spiritual and physical healing, underscoring His dual role as healer and redeemer. The healing of Jairus's daughter, as recorded in Mark 5:35-42 , further exemplifies the significance of Christ's presence. Despite being informed that the girl had died, Jesus proceeds to Jairus's house. Upon arrival, He takes the child by the hand and says, "Talitha koum!" (which means, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!"). Immediately, the girl rises and walks. This miracle not only demonstrates Jesus' power over death but also His personal involvement and compassion in the lives of those He heals. In the Gospel of Luke, the account of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19 provides another instance of Jesus' healing presence. As He travels along the border between Samaria and Galilee, ten lepers call out to Him for mercy. Jesus instructs them to show themselves to the priests, and as they go, they are cleansed. The narrative highlights the transformative power of Jesus' presence and the importance of faith and gratitude in the healing process. The healing of the woman with the issue of blood, as described in Luke 8:43-48 , further illustrates the impact of Jesus' presence. The woman, suffering for twelve years, reaches out to touch the fringe of His garment, believing that even this contact will heal her. Jesus, aware that power has gone out from Him, acknowledges her faith and declares her healed. This account emphasizes the accessibility of Jesus' healing power and the personal nature of His interactions with those in need. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus' presence is consistently portrayed as a source of healing and restoration. His willingness to engage with the sick, often in intimate and personal ways, reflects His deep compassion and the transformative power of His ministry. These accounts serve as a testament to His divine authority and the fulfillment of prophetic expectations concerning the Messiah's role in bringing healing and wholeness to a broken world. Torrey's Topical Textbook Mark 1:31And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered to them. Torrey's Topical Textbook Matthew 4:23 Library Perishing or Being Saved Looking to the Hills Being Attacked by Fever, He is in Great Danger. On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xvii. 19, "Why could not we Cast ... From the Birth to the Ascension of Jesus. 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What does it mean to be spiritually sick? | GotQuestions.org Sickness: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Sickness: Christ Compassionate Those In Sickness: Christ Healed by Imposition of Hands Sickness: Christ Healed with a Touch Sickness: Christ Healed with a Word Sickness: Christ Healed: Being Present Sickness: Christ Healed: Not Being Present Sickness: Christ Healed: Through the Touch of his Garment Sickness: Faith Required in Those Healed of, by Christ Sickness: God: Abandons the Wicked To Sickness: God: Comforts Saints In Sickness: God: Exhibits his Love in Healing Sickness: God: Exhibits his Mercy in Healing Sickness: God: Exhibits his Power in Healing Sickness: God: Hears the Prayers of Those In Sickness: God: Often Manifests Saving Grace to Sinners During Sickness: God: Permits Saints to be Tried By Sickness: God: Persecutes the Wicked By Sickness: God: Preserves Saints in Time of Sickness: God: Promises to Heal Sickness: God: Strengthens Saints In Sickness: God's Aid should be Sought In Sickness: Healing of, Lawful on the Sabbath Sickness: Not Visiting Those In, an Evidence of not Belonging to Christ Sickness: Often Brought on by Intemperance Sickness: Often Incurable by Human Means Sickness: Often Sent As a Punishment of Sin Sickness: One of God's Four Sore Judgments on a Guilty Land Sickness: Pray for Those Afflicted With Sickness: Saints are Resigned Under Sickness: Saints: Acknowledge That, Comes from God Sickness: Saints: Ascribe Recovery From, to God Sickness: Saints: Feel for Others In Sickness: Saints: Mourn Under, With Prayer Sickness: Saints: Praise God for Recovery From Sickness: Saints: Pray for Recovery From Sickness: Saints: Thank God Publicly for Recovery Form Sickness: Saints: Visit Those In Sickness: The Apostles Were Endued With Power to Heal Sickness: The Devil Sometimes Permitted to Inflict Sickness: The Power of Healing: One of the Miraculous Gifts Bestowed on the Early Church Sickness: The Wicked: Forsake Those In Sickness: The Wicked: Have Much Sorrow, With Sickness: The Wicked: Visit not Those In Sickness: Visiting Those In, an Evidence of Belonging to Christ Related Terms |
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