How do we pray for Christians when they are sick? Should we look for a miracle or is God done handing out miracles?
Talking Points:
- Jesus seems to say we can ask for healing and he will answer our prayers. But even in the Bible healing didn’t always happen. Matthew 21:22
- Later the Bible gives an important qualifier for our prayers. We need more than faith; we also need to ask according to God’s will. 1 John 5:14
- Illness isn’t always due to a lack of faith, but we are still invited to pray for healing. In the end, we must trust God to make the right choice.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Have you ever seen God miraculously heal someone? Explain what happened.
- Before watching this video, what was your view of God and healing?
- Why do you think God wants us to pray for those in the church who are sick?
- How might seeing medication, doctors, and hospitals as a gift from God change the way you think about modern healing?
- Identify a time in the Bible when God didn’t heal. Why do you think God doesn’t always answer our prayers for healing?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
