Jesus offers freedom and life.
One who is sent.
apostle
The healing and forgiveness that Jesus bestowed upon others was a special sign of what about Jesus?
Jesus was not only human but also divine.
One must have what to be healed by Jesus?
Faith
Those in the boat, who witnessed Peter walk on water in the middle of a storm and Jesus save Peter when he almost drowned in fear, recognized Jesus as what once Peter and Jesus returned to the boat?
They recognized Jesus as truly being the Son of God.
Who were the Apostles?
Twelve men (disciples) of Jesus who were called to share in His mission in a special way.
The following passage describes what kind of healing?
"So Jesus, perturbed again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay across it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the dead man’s sister, said to him, “Lord, by now there will be a stench; he has been dead for four days.” Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. And Jesus raised his eyes and said, “Father,* I thank you for hearing me. I know that you always hear me; but because of the crowd here I have said this, that they may believe that you sent me.” And when he had said this, he cried out in a loud voice,* “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, tied hand and foot with burial bands, and his face was wrapped in a cloth. So Jesus said to them, “Untie him and let him go.”" (Jn 11:38-44)
Physical
Why was Bartimeaus (the blind man) healed?
Bartimeaus was told he was healed because he had faith in Jesus.
What was strengthened in the disciples after witnessing all these miracles?
Their belief in God's power and love.
Sabbath is...
Sabbath is a day set apart to rest and honor God.
True or False (if false correct the statement):
Jesus performed miracles to draw attention to Himself.
False
Jesus performed miracles to bring people to faith, improve people's lives, and to share God's love.
What did people receive from Jesus when they were healed/forgiven?
The people who were healed/forgiven received new life and strength.
What two things did JC's disciples learn about him as they traveled with Him?
Jesus was both 100% human and 100% divine.
Jesus could command nature to obey, heal physical sickness or deformities, forgive sins, and raise the dead back to life.
Jesus had a deep prayer life and extraordinary teachings.
They could feel God's presence when they were with Jesus.
True or False (if false correct the statement):
The Apostles were sent out to share Jesus' message of God's love, heal in His' name, and spread the KOG.
True
The following passage described is what type of healing: "A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel* on his cloak. She said to herself, “If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.” Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, “Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you.” And from that hour the woman was cured." (MT 9:20-22)
Physical and Spiritual/emotional
True or False:
The words used to heal the paralytic man (whose friends lowered him into the house JC was in through the roof), were "Go on your way, your faith has saved you."
False
The words used to heal the paralytic man (whose friends lowered him into the house JC was in through the roof), were "Child, your sins are forgiven."
The disciples of JC knew what about Him by witnessing His miracles?
Give an example of one of the times they witnessed a miracle that proved this.
The disciples knew that Jesus' power went beyond the ordinary laws of nature.
The disciples saw Jesus command the wind and sea to be still and it stilled.
What was Jesus telling the people of Nazareth when he read to them from the scroll of Isaiah: "The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord." (Lk 4:21)
Jesus was telling the people of Nazareth that he was in fact the anointed one of the OT.
What were the ways that Jesus healed others?
Give examples for each way you list.
Physical: He healed the lame, blind, deformed, mute, and many others.
Spiritual: He cast out demons and forgave sins.
Emotional: removed guilt, hurt, loneliness, and anxiety.
In the story of the paralytic man what type of healing do you see?
"When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to them. They came bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. Unable to get near Jesus because of the crowd, they opened up the roof above him. After they had broken through, they let down the mat on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Child, your sins are forgiven.”" (Mk 2:1-5)
physical and spiritual
How can our Church continue JC's mission of healing and forgiving today?
Through the Sacraments of healing:
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
We can help those in need.
Forgive the people who have hurt us.
Show compassion to those who are hurting/sad.
Treat others with kindness.
Pray for others as well as ourselves.
Receive the sacraments