Ministry of Healing

Jesus spent time

with the poor

and wealthy

but more poor.

Why?

fruitful

people with needs

Fulfill needs

reach hearts quickly.

Secret Agenda

Ministry of Healing The True Medical Missionary

The Saviour made each work of healing an occasion for implanting divine principles in the mind and soul. This was the purpose of His work. He imparted earthly blessings, that He might incline the hearts of men to receive the gospel of His grace.

Jesus had a

Secret Agenda.

Do be ashamed

you do to.

You will find

annoying people

hard work

push out of comfort

people using

It’s okay

you have mission!

Always looking

for ways to connect

even with

least likely people.

Ministry of Healing The True Medical Missionary

Often He taught in the outer court of the temple, that the Gentiles might hear His words.

Ministry of Healing

Greatest way to

connects

serve

win confidence

build trust

Why?

secret agenda

soul salvation!

Ministry of Healing The True Medical Missionary

“I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.… And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight.” Isaiah 42:6–20.

Constantly serving

constantly healing

constantly bringing life

Ministry of Healing The True Medical Missionary

What a busy life He led! Day by day He might have been seen entering the humble abodes of want and sorrow, speaking hope to the downcast and peace to the distressed. Gracious, tenderhearted, pitiful, He went about lifting up the bowed-down and comforting the sorrowful. Wherever He went, He carried blessing.

A Day in the Life of Christ

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Goes to Capernaum

Mark 1:21–22 ESV

And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.

Jesus did more

teaching than preaching

More healing that teaching

Mark 1:23–24 ESV

And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.”

Satan testifying

creating confusion?

Trying to

destroy teaching

create distraction.

Mark 1:25–28 ESV

But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.

People are amazed

Jesus goes to church

teaches

heals.

Where next?

Mark 1:29–31 ESV

And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.

Potluck Peter’s house

problem...

mom is sick...

No problem,

Jesus heals her to.

Potluck is on!

Daily Recap

Healing at church

Healing at Potluck

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Mark 1:32–33 ESV

That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. And the whole city was gathered together at the door.

What day was this?

Sabbath...

Getting Sabbath rest

sabbath nap

lay ministries

How much rest did Jesus get?

When do the sick line up?

Why?

Pharisaic Traditions

No healings on Sabbath.

Mark 1:34 ESV

And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.

Pathways to Health

closest resemblance

Ministry of Healing The True Medical Missionary

Hour after hour they came and went; for none could know whether tomorrow would find the Healer still among them. Never before had Capernaum witnessed a day like this. The air was filled with the voice of triumph and shouts of deliverance.

He did not send

anyone away.

Nobody left

un-ministered to.

Restful Sabbath???

Come-on

I think

we are missing something.

Seeking for

Sabbath experience

different than Jesus.

Christians are

like Christ.

You want to be

like Christ.

Sabbath is not

a day for sleeping away.

Sabbath Sleep

Gospel Workers, First Edition Section One—The Minister

It is displeasing to God for Sabbath-keepers to sleep during much of the Sabbath. They dishonor their Creator in so doing, and, by their example, say that the six days are too precious for them to spend in resting. They must make money, although it be by robbing themselves of needed sleep, which they make up by sleeping away holy time. They then excuse themselves by saying, “The Sabbath was given for a day of rest.

Was Jesus tired

Sabbath day of rest?

Sabbath day of service.

Daily Recap

Teaches at Church

Heals at Church

Heals at Potluck

Heals all evening

Heals into the night

Ministry of Healing The True Medical Missionary

Not until the last sufferer had been relieved did Jesus cease His work. It was far into the night when the multitude departed and silence settled down upon the home of Simon. The long, exciting day was past, and Jesus sought rest.

He was tired

ready to rest

sleepy eyes.

What did he do?

next verse...

Mark 1:35 ESV

And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.

First priority?

connection to Father

Daily toil

connection

abiding

or fruitless.

What happens next?

Mark 1:36–37 ESV

And Simon and those who were with him searched for him, and they found him and said to him, “Everyone is looking for you.”

Looking for Him

try to find Him.

another line...

Christ was tireless

in service.

Especially on Sabbath!!

Christians Should Too.

Sabbath is Boring

No it’s not

you should be busy

not bored

finding others to serve

Speaking of Himself

Jesus quoted Isaiah:

Isaiah 61:1–2 ESV

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;

He is our example

Let’s aim to serve like Christ.

Appeal

Serve Like Christ

sick

poor

weak

lonely

Sabbath is for service.

Use it to serve

Others

Not Self

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