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Matthew 8: 16-17
16 When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: 17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

Mark 1: 32-34
32 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. 33 And all the city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.

Luke 4: 40-41
40 Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. 41 And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

Key Takeaways from this Scripture

• Compassion of Jesus: In all three passages, we see Jesus' immense compassion for the sick and demon-possessed. Despite the long day, He continued to minister to those in need, demonstrating His boundless love and care.
• Power of Jesus' Word: In Matthew, it is highlighted that Jesus cast out the spirits with a word. This shows the power and authority of Jesus' spoken word, emphasizing that He is indeed the Son of God with divine power.
• Fulfillment of Prophecy: Matthew 8:17 references the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, showing that Jesus’ healing ministry was a part of God’s redemptive plan foretold in the Old Testament.
• Public Ministry: The scenes described in these passages were public events, with whole towns gathering to witness Jesus’ healing power. This not only brought physical healing but also served as a powerful testimony to His divine authority and mission.
• Spiritual Authority: Jesus not only healed physical ailments but also cast out demons, demonstrating His authority over both the physical and spiritual realms. His refusal to let the demons speak underscores His control and the importance of timing in revealing His identity as the Messiah.
• Personal Attention: In Luke, it is noted that Jesus laid His hands on each person individually. This personal touch highlights Jesus’ personal care and attention to each individual’s need.

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In the gospels,   we find numerous accounts  

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of Jesus' healing ministry, where he demonstrated his compassion, his power, and his authority,  

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demonstrated his compassion,   his power, and his authority through the acts of healing   and what some people would call exorcism.   After healing Peter's mother-in-law,   Jesus continued   to minister to the sick and even the demon possessed well into that same evening.   These accounts can be found in Matthew chapter 8 verses 16 and 17,   Mark chapter 1 verses 32 through 34,   and Luke   chapter 4 verses 40 through 41.   Together, they provide us a profound glimpse   into the heart of Jesus   and his mission to bring wholeness to those who are suffering.   And today, we're gonna reflect on those passages and draw some lessons for our own lives.  

But first, as we do each week, let's open up our lesson   with a prayer.   Heavenly father, we come before you today with hearts full of gratitude   and awe for your boundless love and mercy.   As we delve into your word,   open our minds and our hearts   to receive the lessons you wish to impart.   Help us to see the compassion   of Jesus   in his healing ministry,   and understand   how his actions,   over 2000   years   ago still impact our lives today.   In Jesus' name, we pray.   Amen.  

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Matthew chapter 8 verses 16 and 17.   When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils.   And he cast out the spirits with his word and healed all that were sick.   That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,   'Himself   took our infirmities   and bare our sicknesses.'   Mark, chapter 1, verses 32-34.   And that even when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased,   and them that were possessed with devils.   And all the city was gathered together at the door.   And he healed many that were sick of divers' diseases   and cast out many devils,   and suffered not the devils to speak,   because they knew him.  

Luke   4   4041   Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with diverse diseases brought them unto him. And he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them.   And devils also came out of many, crying out and saying,   'Thou art Christ, the Son of God.'   And he rebuking them, suffered them not to speak,   for they knew that he was Christ.  

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In these passages,   we observe a remarkable moment in Jesus' ministry.   After he heals Peter's mother-in-law,   Jesus' evening was far from over.   As the sun sets,   people from all over the town brought their sick   and their demon possessed to Jesus,   hoping for healing   and especially for deliverance.   In Matthew, the emphasis is on the fulfillment of prophecy.   The passage links Jesus'   healing ministry   directly   back to the words of Isaiah,   indicating that Jesus' actions   were a fulfillment   of God's plan as foretold in the Old Testament.   The reference to Isaiah highlights that,   Jesus not only healed physical ailments,   but also addressed the deeper   spiritual condition   of humanity.  

By taking up our infirmities and bearing our diseases,   Jesus fulfilled the role of the suffering servant.   Pointing to his   ultimate   sacrifice   on the cross.   Mark provides a vivid picture of the scene.   The whole city is gathered at the door indicating the   widespread need and the faith of the people in Jesus's ability to heal.   Mark notes that Jesus healed many with various diseases, and cast out many demons.   This passage   emphasizes the magnitude   of Jesus' ministry   and his authority over both physical and spiritual realms.   His refusal to let the demons speak   underscores his control over the situation,   and the importance   of revealing   his identity   in God's timing.  

Luke adds a personal touch to the narrative.   Jesus laid his hands on each person individually,   showing his personal care and attention to each individual's needs.   This detail underscores   Jesus' compassion   and his willingness to connect with those he healed   on a poor personal level.   The demon's recognition of Jesus as the son of God and his   rebuke   further highlight his authority and the spiritual significance of his ministry.   Jesus's rebuke of the demons also serves to keep his messianic identity from being prematurely   disclosed,   allowing him to continue his ministry   according to god's plan.  

These passages collectively illustrate compassion,   power, and authority.   They reveal his willingness to heal   and his control   over the spiritual realm,   underscoring   his identity as the Messiah.   Jesus' actions   not only brought physical healing,   but also provided   powerful testimony   to his divine mission   and the fulfillment   of God's promises.   We have 6 key takeaways from these scriptures.   Our first is the compassion of Jesus.   In all three passages,   we see Jesus's immense compassion for the sick and the demon possessed.   Despite this really long day,   he continued to minister to those in need,   demonstrating his boundless love and care.  

Our second takeaway is the power of his word.   In Matthew, it's highlighted that Jesus cast out the spirits with a word.   This shows the power and the authority of Jesus' spoken word,   emphasizing that he is indeed   the son of God with divine power.   Our third takeaway is the fulfillment   of prophecy.   Matthew 8 17 references the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy,   showing that Jesus' healing ministry   was a part of god's redemptive plan foretold   in the old testament.   Takeaway number 4 is the public ministry.   The scene   described in these passages   were public events   with whole towns gathering   to witness Jesus' healing power.  

This not only brought physical healing, but also served as   a as a powerful testimony to his divine authority   and his mission.   Takeaway number 5 is,   Jesus' spiritual   authority.   Jesus not only healed physical elements,   but he also cast out demons.   He demonstrated his authority   over both the physical   and the spiritual realms.   His refusal to let the demons speak underscores   his control   and the importance   of the timing and revealing his identity   as the Messiah.   And number 6, our last takeaway is Jesus' personal attention.   In Luke, it's noted that Jesus laid his hands on each   person   individually.  

This personal touch   highlights   Jesus's personal care and his attention to each individual's needs.   As we reflect on these passages,   we're reminded of the profound compassion   and the power   that Jesus possessed.   His willingness to spend   his evening healing the sick and casting out demons shows us that   no matter how busy or tired we may feel,   there's always room for compassion and service to others.   Jesus' healing ministry   also challenges us to consider our faith.   Do we believe in the power of Jesus' word to bring healing and deliverance   in our own lives? Are we willing to bring our needs and the needs of others to him trusting   in his compassion   and his authority?  

Moreover, the the personal attention Jesus gave to each individual   reminds us that our needs   matter to him.   He sees   us. He knows us.   He cares for us deeply.   We can come to him with confidence,   knowing that he is both willing   and able to meet us in our place of need.   And finally, the fulfillment of prophecy through Jesus' actions   reassures us that god's plans   are perfect,   and his promises   are sure.   Just as Jesus fulfilled the prophecies concerning his healing ministry,   we can trust   that he will fulfill his promises   to us today.  

Let's close out our lesson with a prayer.   Dear lord,   we thank you for the incredible   compassion   and the power demonstrated by Jesus   in his healing ministry.   Help us to remember   that your love for us is boundless,   and that you care deeply about our physical   and spiritual well-being.   Strengthen our faith in your word,   and remind us of the fulfillment of your promises.   May we always seek   your healing touch in our lives,   and be channels   of your love and compassion   to others in need.   In Jesus' precious name, we pray.   Amen.  



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Heavenly father, we thank you once again for   this chance   to learn together   from your word.   We come together and lift up   the requests   that are unspoken from our audience   so that you can touch them in the way that you see to be the best fit.   You are the one who holds the answers   to our prayers,   and we trust in you   and your wisdom in meeting those requests with the answer that you provide.   It's in your name   that we work   and we strive   to share   with the world   your word.   In the hopes that they might accept your son, Jesus, as their savior,   and eventually spend eternity in heaven with you and all of the saved.  

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