John - Day 9: The Great Physician

Jesus healed people who were unlovely, helpless, and sinful. When you stop and think about it that pretty much describes ….ME! I am unclean. I am spiritually helpless and I am a sinner. I am so glad He heals people like that. If Jesus heals people like that, I think if I am going to follow I will devote my life to loving people who are unlovely, to being a stretcher- bearer bringing people into His presence that are paralyzed by life and to befriending those who are “sinners”. His message is of sick people who need a doctor and we are not just talking about physical ailments.

Read John 4:43-54

Q: Describe what happened in this story in your own words?

Q: What do you think the royal official believed about Jesus before the miracle?

Q: What do you think he believed about Jesus after the miracle?

Q: Why is his response such a significant expression of faith?

Q: Is there an aspect of your life that God is asking you to trust Him and take Him at His word? If so, how you can trust God fully with what He has said in His Word?

For Further Study: Similar incidents of Jesus healings are found in Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10