The gospel writers include numerous examples of Jesus’ authority over disease and disability as he healed people. But his healing’s raise important questions: Why did Jesus heal people? When he did so, was this just because he wanted to attract crowds in greater numbers? If so, why did he sometimes command those he healed to remain silent about what had happened to them. If Jesus healed then, does he still heal today? Should Christians ever be sick and if they are should they be healed immediately when they ask for it? The answers to these questions come from considering Matthew’s description of Jesus’ purpose in ministry, how he fulfils OT prophecy and how the subject of sickness and suffering is dealt with elsewhere in the Bible.
Suggested household worship for Sunday 3rd May, 2020
Read: Psalm 107:1-3
Discuss: According to verse 1, why should we give thanks to the LORD?
What has he done for us in v 2-3?
Pray: Praise and confession in light of Psalm 107:1-3
Sing along: Jesus Thank You
Read: Isaiah 35:1-10
Pray: using the reading above for
each other | our church | our nation |our world
Watch: Kid’s Talk with Colin Buchanan
Sing along: Christ Our Hope In Life And Death
Read: Matthew 8:1-17
Watch: Steve Messer as he teaches on Matthew 8:1-17
Or listen to the below Sermon Audio
Watch: Steve’s memory verse (begins at 1:09)
Pray: in response to Matthew 8:1-17. With God’s help what must we now do or not do?
Sing along: When Peace Like A River
Read: Psalm 107:43 together