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The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Woman With a Flow of Blood

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Jesus Christ as Healer reveals His profound power and compassion through the miraculous healing of a woman with a flow of blood, an event recorded in Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, and Luke 8:43-48. This miracle, occurring amidst the raising of Jairus' daughter, showcases His ability to heal without a spoken word, as the woman, suffering for twelve years, touches the hem of His garment in desperate faith and is instantly healed. Her condition had drained her energy and resources, leaving her in pain and distress after fruitless attempts with physicians, yet her determination and belief in His power drive her to risk breaking sacred rules for relief. The woman's faith, though imperfect and rooted in a material conception of His healing power, is genuine and accepted by God. She believes that merely touching His clothing will heal her, and indeed, as she does so, her flow of blood ceases, and she feels her body restored. Jesus, aware of her suffering and the power that leaves Him, publicly acknowledges her touch by asking, "Who touched Me?" to glorify His Father and identify Himself as the Healer. He commends her faith, tenderly confirming the permanence of her healing and instructing her to "Go in peace," imparting not just physical restoration but a deeper spiritual peace to those who trust in Him. This act of healing, freely given in response to her faith, parallels the spiritual restoration He offers to sinners. Just as the woman could not purchase her cure, so too can no one buy healing from sin; it is through His grace alone that full and instantaneous restoration is possible. His reaction to her touch, filled with encouragement and recognition of her inward connection through faith, stands as a powerful witness to His role as the One Healer who truly makes whole.

The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Healing a Nobleman's Son

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Jesus Christ as Healer demonstrates His profound power and the importance of faith in His miraculous works. The healing of the nobleman's son in Capernaum, as recorded in John 4:46-54, marks one of His early miracles, showcasing His ability to heal a dying child from a distance of over twenty miles by His word alone. This act not only brought immediate and complete recovery to the boy but also highlighted that His power is not confined by location or method. He heals in varied ways—sometimes by touch, sometimes by word, with or without the sick present—always to glorify the Father. Faith plays a crucial role in these healings. The nobleman's initial bud of faith, though limited by his belief that Jesus must be physically present to heal, grew stronger through this miracle. His urgent plea for help was met with Jesus' assurance, and despite a mild rebuke for needing signs to believe, the nobleman's trust in Jesus' word led to deeper conviction. This illustrates that even weak faith, when directed toward the right source, can bring deliverance and comfort through His power. Moreover, the impact of Jesus' healing extends beyond the individual. The nobleman's strengthened belief, confirmed by the exact timing of his son's recovery, influenced his entire household, initiating their journey toward full faith in Jesus as the Christ. This miracle underscores that true belief in His words can transform not just the afflicted but also those around them, fostering a collective growth in trust and conviction.

God Heals Today

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The doctrine of healing has always had a paramount position, declaring that through the stripes of Christ, we are forgiven and our bodies our healed.

Matthew (Part Fourteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Sin causes disease, but the person who becomes sick does not necessarily commit the sin. Because God alone can forgive sin, God alone can heal.

Antibiotic Doomsday Scenario

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

Over 50% of the prescribed antibiotic drugs are unnecessary and are actually strengthening the pathogenic bacteria, turning them into killer diseases.

The Gift of a Leper

Article by Staff

The leper's healing teaches that, while Jesus freely healed the man, his cleansing was not really free. The gift he was told to present contains vital instruction.

Consequences of Resurrection and Ascension

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Neither Christmas or Easter appear in the Feasts of the Lord, but we find plenty of emphasis on the resurrection and ascension of Christ in the Holy Days.

Camouflage and Salvation

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Satan has provided what appear to be plausible alternatives to Christ's sacrifice for salvation, like service, positive changes, and right thinking.