Biblical foundation, symbolic teaching and significance of physicians

1. Introduction

1.1 Definition of physician

physician is a person who cures moral or spiritual ills; a healer." physicians of the soul" (oxford
dictionary)To the pious Jew at all times God was the healer Deuteronomy 32:39 “See now that I
myself am he! There is no god besides me. I put to death and I bring to life, I have wounded and
I will heal, and no one can deliver out of my hand. (The Wisdom of Solomon 16:12). Jesus is
dining with “tax collectors and sinners” at Matthew's house. When the Pharisees grumbled and
asked Him why He ate with them, Jesus replied, “Those who are well have no need of a
physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to
repentance” (Luke 5:31-32).
In scientific terms Physician is a person who is trained and licensed to practice medicine.
Physicians help prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage injuries, diseases, and other conditions.
There are many different types of physicians, including internists, pediatricians, psychiatrists,
and surgeons (NCI Dictionaries)
Healing the Sick is a Significant Spiritual Ministry. Healing the sick is a benefit of the
Atonement by which hurting men are set free from physical bondage. God releases the blessings
of the Atonement through ministries of men. Jesus regarded His healing of the sick: As proof
that He was the awaited Messiah. As proof that He had authority on earth to forgive sins.
Healing the sick was a commission to Jesus’ disciples when He was on earth. A biblical basis
for ministry to the sick is, at the same time and to the same extent, a biblical basis for the
ministry of deliverance.

Among the several reasons for this statement are the following: Throughout the gospels,
references to Jesus’ ministry usually include both healing the sick and casting out demons. Most
of the Lord’s comments about either ministry seem to apply to both. In several instances, the
word “healing” or equivalent seems intended to include deliverance from demonic oppression.
An example is Luke’s comment about Jesus’ ministry when John’s disciples came to Him. Luke
says: “And that very hour He cured many people of their infirmities, afflictions, and evil
spirits…” (Luke 7:21 ). Another example is Luke’s description of the ministry of the twelve
disciples after being sent out by Jesus: “Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave
them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases… So they departed and went
through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.” (Luke 9:1-6 ) That the
ministries of healing and deliverance are to be considered similarly is indicated in the
commission to the disciples mentioned above and in the great commission of Jesus as set out in
Mark 16: “And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons
… they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” (Mark 16:17-18)

2. Biblical foundation
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2.1 Jesus the perfect physician
It is telling that as early as the second century, Christians could refer to Christ as “physician”
Jesus went about Galilee “healing every disease and every sickness.” (Mt. 9:35) The first
mention of the trope occurred in a letter to the Ephesians ascribed to bishop Ignatius stated,
“There is one Physician who is... God existing in flesh... Jesus Christ our Lord.” The same
document also spoke of the Lord’s Supper as “the medicine of immortality, the antidote to
prevent... from dying... that we should live forever in Jesus Christ,” ( Grundmann ,Nov 2018.
Christian Journal for Global Health 5(3):3-11 Irenaeus of Lyon (ca. 135-200) in his extensive
Against Heresies argued that “the Lord came as the physician of the sick,” and declared,
“Himself... saying, ‘They that are whole need not a physician, but they that are sick; I came not
to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance’.” (Grundmann, 2005. p. 220-21)

Early in His ministry, Jesus was in Nazareth speaking in the synagogue. Nazareth was
His hometown, and the people there were familiar with His family and had watched Him grow
up (Luke 4:16). When Jesus read a messianic prophecy from Isaiah and claimed to be the
fulfillment of it, the crowd in the synagogue immediately balked (Luke 4 verses 17–22)
According to the Gospel of Luke, specifically Luke 4:16-17, Jesus was handed the scroll of the
prophet Isaiah, and he read a passage from Isaiah 61:1-2, which speaks about the anointed one
bringing good news to the poor, healing the brokenhearted, and proclaiming freedom for the
captives. It was then that Jesus made reference to a proverb of the day: “Physician, heal
thyself ” (Luke 4:23).
Jesus’ audience in Nazareth reacted in amazement to His words in the synagogue, and they
began to remind themselves of His personal history: “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” (Luke 4:22). They
could point to no sin in Jesus’ past, but they definitely brought up the fact that He was a local
boy—as if that disqualified Him from being the Messiah. In essence, they were saying, “Jesus is
the son of the local carpenter; He’s common, like us. Where does He get the idea that He’s
something special? The Messiah will not be a tradesman!”

Jesus’ response to their reluctance to believe was to make Himself the point of a proverb: “And
he said unto them, ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever
we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country” (Luke 4:23)

In the proverb “Physician, heal thyself,” Jesus is the physician, and the Nazarenes are demanding
that He heal Himself. It’s another way of saying, “We won’t believe a word you say until you
take care of what ails you”—except, being a proverb, it’s much less wordy. The basic idea is that
no one wants to visit a feverish doctor who is hacking up phlegm.!

“Physician, heal thy self” also carries the idea of needing proof. The attitude to the synagogue-
goers in Luke 4 is that a real doctor should be able to prove his credentials by correctly

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diagnosing and treating whatever ailment he suffers from personally. To apply the point of the
proverb more specifically to Jesus’ situation, “It will take more than words to convince us

If you’re truly the Messiah, prove it by working a miracle or doing something else equally
messianic.” As Jesus expounds on the proverb, He mentions the miracles He had done in nearby
Capernaum—miracles that the Nazarenes had heard about and wanted to see duplicated in their
own city. (Amharic andemta)

“Physician, heal thy self” also communicates a demand that the Miracle-worker work some of
His miracles at home. The doctor in the proverb should heal himself; that is, he should practice
his medicine at home. In the same way, Jesus should display His power at home, in Nazareth,
and not just in other places. In this way, the proverb “Physician, heal thyself” is similar to our
modern proverb “Charity begins at home.” (Amharic andemta)

The challenge was clear. The people of Jesus’ hometown demanded signs and wonders before
they would accept Him

Jesus exercised the ministry of healing, and the gospels are littered with examples of him curing
the sick: “At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him. He laid
his hands on each of them and cured them” (Lk 4:40). In his preaching, Jesus refers twice to
doctors: “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do” (Mt 9:12), and “Surely
you will quote me this proverb, ‘Physician, cure yourself’” (Lk 4:23).

(Matthew 4:23-25) And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the
gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the
people. Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who
were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed,
epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. (Matthew 4:23-24, NKJV).

2.1.1 The Suffering Servant

(Matthew 8:16-17; Isaiah 53:4-6)

When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast
out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was
spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.”
(Matthew 8:16-17, NKJV).
It says that Jesus cured them of their diseases. Matthew says that this fulfilled a prophecy,
demonstrating that Jesus “Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.” This reference
demonstrates the physical reflection of spiritual reality. Jesus’ bearing of our sin on the cross
makes possible both physical and spiritual healing. We (and our patients) owe it all to Him.
(Isaiah 53)

Since this is a short passage, you may also want to consider: Demonic possession and also
affliction (2 Corinthians 12:7, Job 2:7, 1 Peter 5:8)
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2.1.2 The Paralytic

(Matthew 9:2-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26) “And again He entered Capernaum after some
days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that
there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to
them. Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. And when they
could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when
they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus
saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.” And some of the
scribes were sitting there and reasoning in their hearts, “Why does this Man speak blasphemies
like this? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” But immediately, when Jesus perceived in His
spirit that they reasoned thus within themselves, He said to them, “Why do you reason about
these things in your hearts? “Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, `Your sins are forgiven
you,’ or to say, `Arise, take up your bed and walk’? “But that you may know that the Son of
Man has power on earth to forgive sins”—He said to the paralytic, “I say to you, arise, take up
your bed, and go to your house.” Immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went out in the
presence of them all, so that all were amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything
like this!” (Mark 2:1-12, ).

2.1.3 The Man Born Blind

(John 9:1-41) Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. And His
disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born
blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God
should be revealed in Him. “I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night
is coming when no one can work. “As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
When He had said these things, He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He
anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay. And He said to him, “Go, and wash in the pool
of Siloam”. So he went and washed, and came back seeing. Therefore the neighbors and those
who previously had seen that he was blind said, “Is not this he who sat and begged?” Some said,
“This is he.” Others said, “He is like him.” He said, “I am he.” Therefore they said to him, “How
were your eyes opened?” He answered and said, “A Man called Jesus made clay and anointed
my eyes and said to me, `go to the pool of Siloam and wash.’ So I went and washed, and I
received sight.” Then they said to him, “Where is He?” He said, “I do not know.” (John 9:1-12,).

2.1.4 The Nobleman’s Son

(John 4:46-54) So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And
there was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus had
come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and implored Him to come down and heal his
son, for he was at the point of death. Then Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and
wonders, you will by no means believe.” The nobleman said to Him, “Sir, come down before my
child dies!” Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your son lives.” So the man believed the word that

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Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way. And as he was now going down, his servants met him
and told him, saying, “Your son lives!” Then he inquired of them the hour when he got better.
And they said to him, “Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.” So the father knew that
it was at the same hour in which Jesus said to him, “Your son lives.” And he himself believed,
and his whole household. This again is the second sign Jesus did when He had come out of Judea
into Galilee. (John 4:46-54)

2.1.5 The Centurion’s Servant

(Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10) Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to
Him, pleading with Him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully
tormented.” And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” The centurion answered and
said, “Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and
my servant will be healed. “I, too, am a man placed under the authority of superior officers and I
have soldiers under me. And I say to this one, `Go,’ and he goes; and to another, `Come,’ and he
comes; and to my servant, `Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said
to those who followed, “Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in
Israel! “And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham,
Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. “But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into
outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Then Jesus said to the centurion,
“Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.” And his servant was healed
that same hour. (Matthew 8:5-13).

2.1.6 The Woman with Hemorrhage

(Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25- 34, Luke 8:43-48) Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for
twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had
and was no better, but rather grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in
the crowd and touched His garment. For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be
made well.” Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she
was healed of the affliction. And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone
out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, “Who touched My clothes?” But His disciples
said to Him, “You see the multitude thronging you, and you say, `who touched Me?’” And He
looked around to see her who had done this thing. But the woman, fearing and
trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the
whole truth. And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well.

2.1.7 Jarius’ Daughter

(Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56) So it was, when Jesus returned, that the
multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. And behold, there came a man
named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged
Him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter about twelve years of age, and she was
dying. But as He went, the multitudes thronged Him. Now a woman, having a flow of blood for
twelve years, who had spent all her livelihood on physicians and could not be healed by any,

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came from behind and touched the border of His garment. And immediately her flow of blood
stopped. And Jesus said, “Who touched Me?” When all denied it, Peter and those with him said,
“Master, the multitudes throng and press you, and you say, `who touched me?’” But Jesus said,
“Somebody touched Me, for I perceived power going out from Me.” Now when the woman saw
that she was not hidden, she came trembling; and falling down before Him, she declared to Him
in the presence of all the people the reason she had touched Him and how she was healed
immediately. And He said to her, “Daughter, be of good cheer; your faith has made you well.
Go in peace.” While He was still speaking, someone came from the ruler of the synagogue’s
house, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the Teacher.” But when Jesus heard
it, He answered him, saying, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.” When
He came into the house, He permitted no one to go in except Peter, James, and John, and the
father and mother of the girl. Now all wept and mourned for her; but He said, “Do not weep; she
is not dead, but sleeping.” And they ridiculed Him, knowing that she was dead. But He put them
all outside, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Little girl, arise.” Then her spirit returned,
and she arose immediately. And He commanded that she be given something to eat. And her
were astonished, but He charged them to tell no one what had happened. (Luke 8:40-56).Go in
peace, and be healed of your affliction.” (Mark 5:25-34,).

Jesus Christ heals in His earthly mission physically and spiritually

Physical Ailments Healed by Jesus

 Healed the blind (Matthew 9:27-31)

 Healed the deaf and mute (Mark 7:31-37)
 Healed the lame (John 5:5-9)
 Cleansed the leper (Mark 1:40-44)
 Freed the demon-possessed (Luke 4:31-37)
 Raised the dead (John 11:38-44)
 Why did Jesus heal people of these ailments? – He had compassion on them (Matthew
14:14); but more than that, otherwise He could have healed everyone and eradicated these
diseases; these miracles of physical healing symbolized what He came to do for man
spiritually
Spiritual Healing Jesus Provides

 Blindness – He gives SIGHT; not of the eye, but of the mind; Satan has blinded people to
the truth (2 Corinthians 4:3-6); Jesus is the light (John 8:12) who shows us the way
 Hearing – Jesus made it so that all can HEAR and understand the truth; the common people
heard Him gladly (Mark 12:37); we can understand for ourselves (Ephesians 3:4)
 Mute – Jesus made it so that we could SPEAK the words of God; inspired apostles (John
16:13) and inspired word (2 Timothy 3:16) enable us to speak as the oracles of God (1 Peter
4:11)
 Lame – Jesus provides the way in which to WALK so that we will not stumble (John 11:9-
10); if we follow His way we will “never stumble” (2 Peter 1:5-10); the disobedient stumble
(1 Peter 2:8)

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 Leprosy – caused one to be labeled unclean and barred from the camp (Leviticus 13:45-46);
Jesus CLEANSES us from sin (Ephesians 1:7) and brings us back into fellowship
TOGETHER with God (Ephesians 2:11-16)
 Demon-possessed – Jesus FREES us from the bondage of sin (John 8:34-36); He does this
as we follow the truth (John 8:31-32) and become servants of righteousness (Romans 6:17-
18)
 Death – the old man was crucified (Romans 6:6) and raised a new man; this happens in
baptism (Romans 6:3-4)
3. Old Testament and Apostles healing
Scripture Examples of Healing in Old Testaments and in Acts

3.1 Old Testaments

 Elisha healed a child by lying on top of him, “putting his mouth on his mouth, his eyes on his
eyes, and his hands on his hands” (II Kgs. 4:34).

 Hezekiah’s healing involved placing a “cake of figs” on the boil (I Kgs. 20:7).

 Old Testaments prophets refer to oil and balm for healing (Isa. 1:5–6; Jer. 8:22).

In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus blessed His apostles with the ability to heal sickness and expel
evil forces. "And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean
spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction." (Matthew 10:1).

As the apostles established the early church after Christ's resurrection, they traveled preaching
the gospel, healing diseases, raising the dead, and exorcising demonic spirits. Here we have
gathered the many scripture accounts of their healing in Acts to read in Bible study and faithful
encouragement.

"Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over
him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one
who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."
James 5:14-15

3.2 Acts
The Lame Beggar Healed: Acts 3:1-10

Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man
lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called
the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go
into the temple, he asked to receive alms. And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and
said, "Look at us." And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from
them. But Peter said, "I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of

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Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!" And he took him by the right hand and raised him
up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. And leaping up he stood and began to
walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. And all the
people saw him walking and praising God, and recognized him as the one who sat at the
Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement
at what had happened to him.

Acts 9:36–43. Peter raises Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead. “Tabitha, arise!” Many in Joppa put
their trust in the Lord.

A prophet named Agabus predicts famine. The believers in Antioch collect an offering for relief
of the brethren living in Judea. Acts 11:27–30.

Bar-Jesus (Elymas) opposes Paul and is struck blind. “Immediately, mist and darkness fell upon
him… Then the proconsul believed…” Acts13:9–.

In Lystra, a man “crippled from birth” had faith to be made well. Paul spoke to him: “Stand
upright on your feet.” The man leaped up and began to walk. Acts14:8–1.

Acts 19:11–12. “And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul, so that even
handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched his skin were carried away to the sick, and their
diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them.

Eutychus falls asleep during Paul’s sermon and falls from a third story window and is
pronounced dead. Paul examines him “and taking him in his arms, said, ‘Do not be alarmed, for
his life is in him’ ….” Acts 20:7–12.

After a ship wreck, on the island of Malta, Paul is bitten by a poisonous snake… but survives.
13. Acts 28:7–10. On Malta, the father of Publius has fever and dysentery. Paul prays for him,
puts his hands on him and heals him. “And when this had taken place, the rest of the people on
the island who had diseases also came and were cured.” Acts 28:3–6.

4. Symbolical teaching

In Jesus the physician, we see a perfect reflection of God's character of love, mercy, and
compassion. Through His healing ministry, Jesus revealed the Father's heart for His children to
be whole and restored. Every miracle performed by Jesus pointed to the ultimate healing that
comes through faith in Him as the divine physician.

Teaching – communicating the nature and purpose of God’s Kingdom. Preaching – proclaiming
that God’s Kingdom had come, that now is the time of salvation Healing – both demonstrating,
giving a sign, that the Kingdom had come, and ushering people into the Kingdom. It was both a
demonstration of the gospel and God’s grace, and a method of leading people to Himself. In fact,
these three were His sole methods in proclaiming the Kingdom of God, the message of God’s

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 grace that salvation had come, and in leading people to Himself, to follow Him. They either
responded to His message or to His healing.

Many Signs and Wonders Done: Acts 5:12-16 Now many signs and wonders were regularly
done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's
Portico. None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. And more
than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, so that they
even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, that as Peter came by at
least his shadow might fall on some of them. The people also gathered from the towns around
Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed.

Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria: Acts 8:4-8 Now those who were scattered went about
preaching the word. Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ.
And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip when they heard
him and saw the signs that he did. For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of
many who had them, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. 8 So there was much
joy in that city.

5. Theological Reflections (significance) on Health and Healing

Healing is a Sign of God's Kingdom. Throughout the New Testament, healing is consistently
presented as a sign of God's kingdom and a tangible manifestation of divine compassion and
power. Passages like Matthew 10:8 and Mark 6:13 instruct the disciples to heal as an extension
of their ministry:

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received,
freely give. And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed
 Jesus' healing miracles were not only physical but also spiritual, demonstrating His ability to
restore wholeness in every aspect of a person's life.
 The healing miracles performed by Jesus were not merely for show, but served as tangible
evidence of His authority and power as the Son of God.
 Through His healing ministry, Jesus showed that compassion and love are essential components
of true healing, emphasizing the importance of caring for the whole person, body, mind, and
spirit.

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 Summary

The reason for healing lay in the eternal character of God. Sometimes Jesus heals just because he
is asked. Mark told the story of Jesus healing a deaf and mute man (Mark 7:31–37). The only
reason given in the story for Jesus’ healing of the man was that some people had asked him to do
it.

God Heals Because He Has Compassion. Jesus heals because he has compassion on the sick and
hurting. A typical incident is recorded in Matthew 14:13–14: When Jesus heard what had
happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed
him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on
them and healed their sick. Compassion motivated Jesus to heal a man who had leprosy (Mark
1:41–42), a boy possessed by an impure spirit (Mark 9:22), and two men who were blind
(Matthew 20:34), and even to raise a widow’s son from the dead (Luke 7:11–17). In Matthew,
the feeding of the four thousand is motivated not by a desire on Jesus’ part to demonstrate that he
is the bread of life, but by his compassion for the multitude (Matthew 15:32). Likewise, Jesus
healed those who were blind (Matthew 9:27–31; 20:29–34), possessed by demons (Matthew
5:22–28; 17:14–21), and had leprosy (Luke 17:13–14) in response to their cries for mercy. Even
the healing of the most severely demon-possessed person in the New Testament is attributed
ultimately to God’s mercy (Mark 5:19).

Sometimes the stated purpose for a healing is to bring glory to God. That was one of the primary
purposes in raising Lazarus from the dead. Jesus told the disciples, “This sickness will not end in
death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it” (John 11:4). And
then he said to Martha, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”
(John 11:40). When Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, he demonstrated that he was the
resurrection and the life, and this demonstration brought great glory to God and to the Son of
God.

God Heals in Response to Faith .A woman who had a hemorrhage for twelve years sneaked up
behind Jesus, touched the edge of his cloak, and then was instantly healed of her hemorrhage.
Jesus felt power leave his body and turned to find the woman. When he found her, he said, “Take
heart, daughter. . . your faith has healed you” (Matthew 9:22). It was the faith of a Canaanite
woman that moved Jesus to heal her demonized daughter. He said to her, “Woman, you have
great faith! Your request is granted” (Matthew 15:28). What motivated the Lord Jesus to heal the
paralytic who was lowered through the roof at Capernaum? The Bible says that “when Jesus saw
their faith” (Matthew 9:2), he healed the paralytic.
The Scriptures also give other reasons that God heals. He heals to lead people to repentance and
open doors for the gospel. He heals to remove hindrances to ministry and service. He heals to
teach us about himself and his kingdom. He heals to demonstrate the presence of his kingdom.
And he heals for sovereign purposes known only to Him.

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