History of Healing | Ways People Get Healed | Class Verses

History of Healing Class | Ways People Get Healed Verses

Divine Healing - Beyond Natural Healing He Made Our Bodies To Do

1. Importance of Faith for Healing

Key Scriptures:

• "And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to you, if you have faith (a firm relying trust) and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will be done." (Matthew 21:21, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says." (Mark 11:23, AMPC)

2. Power of God's Word

Key Scriptures:

• "He sends forth His word and heals them and rescues them from the pit and destruction." (Psalm 107:20, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12, AMPC)

3. The Will of God to Heal

Key Scriptures:

• "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and [that your body] may keep well, even as [I know] your soul keeps well and prospers." (3 John 1:2, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "And said, If you will diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord your God and will do what is right in His sight, and will listen to and obey His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases upon you which I brought upon the Egyptians, for I am the Lord Who heals you." (Exodus 15:26, AMPC)

4. Prayer and Intercession

Key Scriptures:

• "Is anyone among you sick? He should call in the church elders [the spiritual guides]. And they should pray over him, anointing him with oil in the Lord’s name. And the prayer [that is] of faith will save him who is sick, and the Lord will restore him; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." (James 5:14-15, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people)." (Ephesians 6:18, AMPC)
• "And this is the confidence (the assurance, the privilege of boldness) which we have in Him: [we are sure] that if we ask anything (make any request) according to His will (in agreement with His own plan), He listens to and hears us." (1 John 5:14, AMPC)

5. Laying on of Hands

Key Scriptures:

• "They will lay their hands on the sick, and they will get well." (Mark 16:18, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied." (Acts 19:6, AMPC)
• "So Ananias left and went into the house. And he laid his hands on Saul and said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, Who appeared to you along the way by which you came here, has sent me that you may recover your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." (Acts 9:17, AMPC)

6. Healing through Communion

Key Scriptures:

• "And when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, Take, eat; this is My body, which is broken for you. Do this to call Me [affectionately] to remembrance." (1 Corinthians 11:24, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "Then He took a loaf of bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, This is My body, which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me." (Luke 22:19, AMPC)
• "For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming the Lord’s death until He comes [again]." (1 Corinthians 11:26, AMPC)

7. Anointing with Oil

Key Scriptures:

• "Is anyone among you sick? He should call in the church elders [the spiritual guides]. And they should pray over him, anointing him with oil in the Lord’s name. And the prayer [that is] of faith will save him who is sick, and the Lord will restore him; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." (James 5:14-15, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed them." (Mark 6:13, AMPC)
• "But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you." (John 14:26, AMPC)

8. Confession and Declaration

Key Scriptures:

• "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]." (Proverbs 18:21, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "For truly I tell you, if you have faith [that is living] like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move from here to yonder place, and it will move; and nothing shall be impossible to you." (Matthew 17:20, AMPC)
• "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says." (Mark 11:23, AMPC)

9. Healing Through Worship

Key Scriptures:

• "But You are holy, O You Who dwell in [the holy place where] the praises of Israel [are offered]." (Psalm 22:3, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "O Lord, open my lips, that my mouth may declare Your praise." (Psalm 51:15, AMPC)
• "It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High." (Psalm 92:1, AMPC)

10. Healing and Forgiveness

Key Scriptures:

• "And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses." (Mark 11:25, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors [letting go of both the wrong and the resentment]." (Matthew 6:12, AMPC)
• "And be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted (compassionate, understanding), forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32, AMPC)

11. Healing Through the Blood of Jesus

Key Scriptures:

• "Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed." (1 Peter 2:24, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement [needful to obtain] peace and well-being for us was upon Him, and with the stripes [that wounded] Him we are healed and made whole." (Isaiah 53:5, AMPC)
• "How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?" (Hebrews 9:14, AMPC)

12. Healing as Part of Salvation

Key Scriptures:

• "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits—Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases." (Psalm 103:2-3, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed." (1 Peter 2:24, AMPC)
• "Surely He has borne our griefs (sicknesses, weaknesses, and distresses) and carried our sorrows and pains [of punishment], yet we [ignorantly] considered Him stricken, smitten, and afflicted by God [as if with leprosy]." (Isaiah 53:4, AMPC)

13. Healing and God's Will

Key Scriptures:

• "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." (3 John 1:2, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "And said, If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do what is right in His sight, and give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases upon you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord Who heals you." (Exodus 15:26, AMPC)
• "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement [needful to obtain] peace and well-being for us was upon Him, and with the stripes [that wounded] Him we are healed and made whole." (Isaiah 53:5, AMPC)

14. Healing Through Obedience

Key Scriptures:

• "If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your healer." (Exodus 15:26, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "If you listen diligently to the voice of the Lord your God, being watchful to do all His commandments which I command you this day, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth." (Deuteronomy 28:1, AMPC)
• "And He will love you, bless you, and multiply you; He will also bless the fruit of your body and the fruit of your land, your grain, your new wine, and your oil, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flock, in the land which He swore to your fathers to give you. You shall be blessed above all peoples; there shall not be male or female barren among you or among your livestock. And the Lord will take away from you all sickness, and will afflict you with none of the terrible diseases of Egypt which you have known, but will lay them on all those who hate you." (Deuteronomy 7:13-15, AMPC)

15. Healing and the Renewed Mind

Key Scriptures:

• "Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you]." (Romans 12:2, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. [As one who reckons, he says to you, Eat and drink; yet his heart is not with you, but is grudging the cost.]" (Proverbs 23:7, AMPC)
• "Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]." (Philippians 4:8, AMPC)

16. Healing in the Presence of God

Key Scriptures:

• "You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore." (Psalm 16:11, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "The Lord replied, My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." (Exodus 33:14, AMPC)
• "For where two or three are gathered in My name [meeting together as My followers], I am there among them." (Matthew 18:20, AMPC)

17. Healing Through Spiritual Gifts

Key Scriptures:

• "To another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills." (1 Corinthians 12:10-11, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues." (1 Corinthians 12:28, AMPC)
• "But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues." (1 Corinthians 12:7-10, AMPC)

18. Healing Through Confession and Declaration

Key Scriptures:

• "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]." (Proverbs 18:21, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "For truly I tell you, if you have faith [that is living] like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move from here to yonder place, and it will move; and nothing shall be impossible to you." (Matthew 17:20, AMPC)
• "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says." (Mark 11:23, AMPC)

19. Healing Through Fasting

Key Scriptures:

• "Is not this the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the bands of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every [enslaving] yoke?" (Isaiah 58:6, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "So we fasted and sought [help from] our God concerning this [matter], and He heard our entreaty." (Ezra 8:23, AMPC)
• "Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God to seek from Him a safe journey for us, our children, and all our possessions." (Ezra 8:21, AMPC)

20. Healing and Holistic Well-Being

Key Scriptures:

• "Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." (John 14:27, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]." (Philippians 4:7, AMPC)
• "I will listen [with expectancy] to what God the Lord will say, for He will speak peace to His people, to His saints (those who are in right standing with Him)—but let them not turn again to [self-confident] folly." (Psalm 85:8, AMPC)

21. Healing Through Laughter

Key Scriptures:

• "A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones." (Proverbs 17:22, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "Then our mouth was filled with laughter And our tongue with joyful shouting; Then they said among the nations, The Lord has done great things for them." (Psalm 126:2, AMPC)
• "Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; and she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared]." (Proverbs 31:25, AMPC)

22. Healing Through Rest and Peace

Key Scriptures:

• "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]" (Matthew 11:28, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." (John 14:27, AMPC)
• "Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all." (2 Thessalonians 3:16, AMPC)

23. Healing Through Gratitude

Key Scriptures:

• "In every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:18, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and a thank offering and into His courts with praise! Be thankful and say so to Him, bless and affectionately praise His name!" (Psalm 100:4, AMPC)
• "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18, AMPC)

24. Healing Through Fellowship

Key Scriptures:

• "And let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds, not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ’s return] approaching." (Hebrews 10:24-25, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "For where two or three are gathered in My name [meeting together as My followers], I am there among them." (Matthew 18:20, AMPC)
• "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1, AMPC)

25. Healing Through Sacrificial Love

Key Scriptures:

• "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "By this we know [and have come to understand the depth and essence of His precious] love: that He willingly laid down His life for us [because He loved us]. And we ought to lay down our lives for [the believers]." (1 John 3:16, AMPC)
• "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves." (Philippians 2:3, AMPC)

26. Healing Through Financial Giving

Key Scriptures:

• "Give, and [it] will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return." (Luke 6:38, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered." (Proverbs 11:25, AMPC)
• "But this I say: He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully." (2 Corinthians 9:6, AMPC)

27. Healing Through Persistent Prayer

Key Scriptures:

• "And He said to them, Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and will say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; For a friend of mine who is on a journey has just come, and I have nothing to put before him; And he from within will answer, Do not disturb me; the door is now closed, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and supply you with anything? I tell you, although he will not get up and supply him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his shameless persistence and insistence he will get up and give him as much as he needs." (Luke 11:5-8, AMPC)

Cross References:

• "And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, Protect and defend and give me justice against my adversary. And for a time he would not; but later he said to himself, Though I have neither reverence or fear for God nor respect or consideration for man, Yet because this widow continues to bother me, I will defend and protect and avenge her, lest she give me intolerable annoyance and wear me out by her continual coming or at the last she come and rail on me or assault me or strangle me." (Luke 18:3-5, AMPC)
• "Rejoice and exult in hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer." (Romans 12:12, AMPC)