Christian Beliefs about Healing
This Sunday at Five will be at the Bowlers' at 2087 Beaton Ave, Comox . We shall begin with the Eucharist, followed by potluck supper and then Cynthia will facilitate a discussion on a Christian understanding of healing.
1. What do we mean when we talk about different forms of illness? Give examples of Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual illnesses.
2. How do you feel when you are ill?
3. What makes it difficult to pray when you are ill?
4. How did Jesus go about healing those who were ill? Give some different examples.
Luke 5:12-16; 7:1-10; Luke 8:26-36; Luke 8:40-56. etc.
5. Jesus sent his disciples to do as He had done. He sends us today to be his instruments of healing. Our instructions are in James 5:14-15.
The Sacrament or sacramental rite of Unction, otherwise known as the anointing of the sick, is based on the James chapter five scripture. The priest lays hands on the person who has asked for prayer and then anoints their head and hands with consecrated oil. The priest or other Christians then pray for the person. Always as part of this there is opportunity for the person to accept Christ as Lord and Saviour.
6. What is happening when we pray for physical healing and the person does not get well?
7. If we acknowledge that this world is not our home and that our home is heaven what do you see as the perfect healing?
8. In your experience what does Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, always do when we pray for healing?
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