Shepherding the Flock: Lesson 28 Ministering to the Sick
(Cloze test 124)

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Christians become ill, and the Lord’s servant must , assuring them of . Let us consider some approaches to the problem of sickness.

1. Is God capable of ?

The Bible tells the true stories of many miracles. The greatest miracle was the resurrection of Jesus, but many others were performed. Our God is a . Jehovah Raphi (Ex.
15:26) is one of His names, “I am the Lord who healeth thee”. See Psalm 103:3; Matt. 19:26; Luke 18:27. He is still the Great Physician today.


2. in James 5:14-20

1. The sick are to .

2. The elders are to pray the and .

3. James speaks of one to another.


3. Some sicknesses are .

1. In , Paul performed two miracles. But he prayed three times for and it was denied him, . One purpose of the sickness was to .

2. If we were always healed, then . The Christian worker must with the Word of God. How tragic if he is allowed to revert to fetishes and become as well as physically sick.

A deathbed scene with the saint relaxed and is a blessed parting. Jesus promises, “My strength is sufficient” - even in sickness.

Discussion - What are some Scripture passages that will comfort the sick?


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