1.1 Discussion- The Healer
Getting Started
Consider the following passages of scripture about Jesus of Nazareth, the Healer. From far and wide people flocked to Him, bringing their sick, their hurting, even those who were possessed by demons. Reading these passages, we may be inclined to believe there is such a thing called “healing” and such a thing called “sin.” Are illness and sin interrelated? Does sin have anything to do with either physical illness or mental illness? If so, how much? Consider the following passages of scripture about Jesus of Nazareth, the Healer:
Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
Acts 5:15–16
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Acts 10:38
Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any merry? Let him sing psalms. Is any sick among you? 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 shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
James 5:13–16
Upon successful completion of the course material, you will be able to:
· Discuss the nature of sin and its potential impact on illness.
· Share your perspective on mental illness and demon possession.
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Resources
· Bible
· Video & Transcript: The Healer
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Background Information
There was a time when mental illness was perceived as a result of sin and evil. We have come such a long way in our approach toward both physical and mental illness. We no longer put those who are suffering into prisons or isolate them in dungeons. We care for one another when we become ill. Jesus of Nazareth, the healer and lover of our very souls, did not blame, shame, demean, or isolate those who came to Him with ailments and illnesses. He loved them into health. Can He still do this today?
How much can Jesus and the power of his Holy Spirit play a role in healing? How much are we accountable for our own health? How much is life circumstance and how much is sin-related? These are the questions we struggle with as we do our best to love others and to love even ourselves into greater healing.
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Instructions
1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
2. Watch the video below.
3. Watch the video below.
4. YOUTUBE-THE HEALER
1. Transcript of the video .
2. The Healer Transcript
5. Speaker 1: Consider the following passages of scripture about Jesus of Nazareth, The Healer. From far and wide, people flocked to him bringing their sick, their hurting, even those who were possessed by demons. Reading these passages, we may be inclined to believe that there is a thing called healing and that there is such a thing called sin. Are illness and sin interrelated? Does sin have anything to do with either physical illness or mental illness? And if so, how much?
6. Jesus: Go. Wash in the pool of Siloam.
7. Speaker 1: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven. Confess your sins one to another. Pray for one another that ye may be healed.
8. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
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9. Navigate to the Discussion page and respond to the following prompts:
1. How do you perceive mental illness?
2. Describe a time when you have witnessed the power of the Holy Spirit at work in healing.
10. Your initial post is due by the end of the day of the workshop.
11. Read and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings, as well as instructor follow-up questions directed to you, by the end of the workshop.
12. Your postings should also:
1. Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.
2. Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.
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