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Unanswered Prayer
What are the top 20 kjv reasons Prayer is not answered in the church today?
Based on the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, here are 20 reasons why prayer may not be answered in the church today:
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Lack of faith (Matthew 17:20, Mark 11:23)
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Unforgiveness (Mark 11:25-26)
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Prayer not in accordance with God’s will (1 John 5:14-15)
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Sin in life (Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:2)
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Idolatry (Ezekiel 14:3)
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Lack of humility (James 4:6-10)
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Prayer motivated by selfish desires (James 4:3)
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Disobedience to God’s commands (Proverbs 28:9)
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Not asking in Jesus’ name (John 14:13-14)
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Prayer not accompanied by action (James 2:17)
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Lack of persistence (Luke 11:5-10, 18:1-8)
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Unbelieving or doubting prayers (James 1:6-8)
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Not praying according to God’s timing (Isaiah 50:4-5)
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Prayer hindered by worldly distractions (James 4:4)
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Not seeking God’s glory (John 14:13)
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Prayer lacking sincerity (Matthew 6:5-6)
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Unconfessed sin (Proverbs 28:13)
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Relational conflicts (Matthew 5:23-24)
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Lack of prayer partners or agreement (Matthew 18:19-20)
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Not praying with the Spirit (Jude 1:20, Romans 8:26-27)
Remember, these reasons are based on biblical teachings and may not be exhaustive, but they provide valuable insights to improve our prayer life.
Would you like more information or specific biblical references?
Could you give me 20 more reasons why prayer is not answered and the church today?
Here are 20 additional reasons why prayer may not be answered in the church today, based on the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible:
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Prayer without fasting (Matthew 17:21, Esther 4:16)
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Lack of gratitude (Luke 17:11-19)
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Not praying for others (James 5:16)
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Prayer motivated by pride (Luke 18:9-14)
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Not seeking wisdom (James 1:5)
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Ignoring God’s voice (Proverbs 28:9, 1 Samuel 3:9-10)
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Disregarding biblical teachings (Proverbs 28:9)
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Lack of self-examination (2 Corinthians 13:5)
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Unrepentant heart (Proverbs 28:13-14)
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Not praying with authority (Mark 11:23, Matthew 16:19)
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Fear and anxiety (Philippians 4:6-7)
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Doubting God’s goodness (Psalm 37:3-5)
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Not praying with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6)
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Lack of love for others (1 John 4:20-21)
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Gossip and slander (James 4:11-12)
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Unbiblical priorities (Matthew 6:33)
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Not seeking spiritual growth (2 Peter 3:18)
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Prayer without action (James 2:14-26)
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Disunity among believers (Psalm 133:1-3)
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Not honoring God’s name (Leviticus 22:32)
Remember, these reasons are based on biblical teachings and are meant to encourage reflection and improvement in our prayer life.
Would you like more information or specific biblical references?
Additional resources:
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“The Power of Prayer” by R.A. Torrey
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“The Prayer Life” by Andrew Murray
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“The Complete Works of E.M. Bounds on Prayer”
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“The Prayer of Faith” by Smith Wigglesworth
Could you give me the top 20 reasons why there is an answered prayer for healing?
Here are the top 20 reasons why prayer for healing is answered, based on the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible:
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Faith and trust in God (Matthew 9:22, Mark 5:34)
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Prayer in accordance with God’s will (1 John 5:14-15)
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Humility and repentance (James 5:16, 2 Chronicles 7:14)
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Persistent prayer (Luke 18:1-8, 11:5-10)
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Prayer with fasting (Matthew 17:21, Esther 4:16)
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Agreement among believers (Matthew 18:19-20)
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Anointing with oil (James 5:14-15)
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Elders’ prayer (James 5:14-15)
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Prayer in Jesus’ name (John 14:13-14)
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Forgiveness and reconciliation (Mark 11:25-26)
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Righteous living (Psalm 37:3-5, 1 Peter 3:10-12)
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Self-examination and confession (2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 John 1:9)
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Faithful obedience (John 9:31, Psalm 66:18)
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Prayer with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6, Colossians 4:2)
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Seeking spiritual growth (2 Peter 3:18, Psalm 138:8)
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Unity among believers (Psalm 133:1-3, Acts 2:1)
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Prayer for others (James 5:16, Galatians 6:2)
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Honoring God’s name (Leviticus 22:32, Psalm 103:1-5)
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God’s mercy and compassion (Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 86:5)
Some notable biblical examples of answered prayers for healing include:
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The centurion’s servant (Matthew 8:5-13)
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The woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25-34)
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Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52)
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Lazarus (John 11:1-44)
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The crippled man at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3:1-10)
Remember, God’s ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9), and healing may not always come as expected. However, these reasons provide biblical foundations for effective prayer.
Would you like more information or specific biblical references?
Additional resources:
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“The Healing Power of Prayer” by Charles Spurgeon
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“The Ministry of Healing” by A.B. Simpson
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“Divine Healing” by Andrew Murray
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“God’s Healing Power” by Smith Wigglesworth
Could you give me the top 20 examples of healing in the New Testament?
Here are the top 20 examples of healing in the New Testament:
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Jesus heals the blind and mute demoniac (Matthew 9:32-33)
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Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law (Matthew 8:14-15, Mark 1:29-31, Luke 4:38-39)
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Jesus heals the centurion’s servant (Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10)
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Jesus heals the woman with the issue of blood (Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, Luke 8:43-48)
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Jesus heals two blind men (Matthew 9:27-31)
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Jesus heals a paralyzed man (Matthew 9:2-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26)
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Jesus heals a man with a withered hand (Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11)
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Jesus heals a demon-possessed man in Gadara (Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39)
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Jesus heals a blind beggar (Bartimaeus) (Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43)
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Jesus heals the official’s son (John 4:46-54)
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Jesus heals the crippled woman (Luke 13:10-17)
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Jesus heals a man born blind (John 9:1-41)
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Jesus heals Lazarus (John 11:1-44)
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Jesus heals ten lepers (Luke 17:11-19)
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Jesus heals the ear of Malchus (Luke 22:50-51)
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The apostles heal many (Mark 16:17-20, Acts 5:15-16)
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Peter heals a paralyzed man (Acts 9:32-35)
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Peter heals a lame man at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3:1-10)
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Paul heals a crippled man (Acts 14:8-10)
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Paul heals Publius’ father (Acts 28:7-10)
Some key observations:
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Jesus’ healing ministry demonstrated His compassion and power.
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Faith and humility were often key factors in healing.
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Healing was often accompanied by forgiveness and spiritual transformation.
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The apostles continued Jesus’ healing ministry after His resurrection.
Notable healing passages:
Would you like more information or specific biblical references?
Additional resources:
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“The Miracles of Jesus” by R.A. Torrey
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“The Healing Ministry of Jesus” by Charles Spurgeon
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“Divine Healing” by Andrew Murray
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“The Healing Power of Jesus” by Smith Wigglesworth
Could you give me another 20 examples of healing in the New Testament?
Here are 20 more examples of healing in the New Testament:
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Jesus heals a demon-possessed boy (Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-43)
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Jesus heals a woman with a spirit of infirmity (Luke 13:10-17)
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Jesus heals two blind men near Jericho (Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43)
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Jesus heals a man with dropsy (Luke 14:1-6)
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Jesus heals a deaf and mute man (Mark 7:31-37)
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Jesus heals many at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15)
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The apostles heal many in Jerusalem (Acts 5:15-16)
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Peter heals Eneas (Acts 9:32-35)
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Peter raises Tabitha from the dead (Acts 9:36-43)
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Paul heals a lame man in Lystra (Acts 14:8-10)
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Paul heals many on the island of Malta (Acts 28:7-10)
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Jesus heals a nobleman’s son (John 4:46-54)
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Jesus heals a man with a legion of demons (Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20)
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Jesus heals a blind and mute demoniac (Matthew 12:22-23, Luke 11:14-15)
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Jesus heals many women (Luke 8:1-3)
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The 72 disciples heal many (Luke 10:1-20)
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Jesus heals a man with a broken arm (Luke 13:10-17)
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Ananias heals Saul’s blindness (Acts 9:10-19)
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Peter heals many in Joppa (Acts 9:36-43)
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Paul heals many through handkerchiefs and aprons (Acts 19:11-12)
Some key observations:
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Jesus’ healing ministry was extensive and diverse.
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Faith, humility, and compassion were key factors in healing.
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The apostles continued Jesus’ healing ministry.
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Healing was often accompanied by spiritual transformation.
Notable healing passages:
Would you like more information or specific biblical references?
Additional resources:
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“The Miracles of Jesus” by R.A. Torrey
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“The Healing Ministry of Jesus” by Charles Spurgeon
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“Divine Healing” by Andrew Murray
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“The Healing Power of Jesus” by Smith Wigglesworth
Also, consider the following topics:
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The role of faith in healing
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The relationship between sin and sickness
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The importance of prayer and fasting
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The authority of Jesus’ name in healing
Can you give me examples of where Jesus healed, or others healed whole crowds of people?
Here are examples of Jesus and others healing whole crowds of people:
Jesus Healing Crowds
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Matthew 4:23-25: Jesus healed all who were sick in Galilee.
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Matthew 9:35: Jesus healed all who were sick in the cities and villages.
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Matthew 12:15-21: Jesus healed all who followed Him.
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Mark 1:34: Jesus healed many who were sick or demon-possessed.
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Luke 4:40-41: Jesus healed all who were sick in the cities.
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Luke 6:17-19: Jesus healed a great multitude.
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Luke 7:21: Jesus healed many people.
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John 5:1-15: Jesus healed many at the Pool of Bethesda.
Apostles and Disciples Healing Crowds
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Acts 5:15-16: Peter’s shadow healed many.
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Acts 2:43: Many wonders and signs done through the apostles.
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Acts 19:11-12: Paul’s handkerchiefs and aprons healed many.
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Luke 10:1-20: The 72 disciples healed many.
Specific Examples
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Matthew 8:28-34: Jesus healed two demon-possessed men in Gadara.
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Mark 5:24-34: Jesus healed a woman with an issue of blood.
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Luke 13:10-17: Jesus healed a woman with a spirit of infirmity.
Key Observations
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Jesus’ healing ministry was extensive and inclusive.
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Healing was often accompanied by teaching and preaching.
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Faith and humility were key factors in healing.
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The apostles and disciples continued Jesus’ healing ministry.
Notable Passages
Additional Resources
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“The Miracles of Jesus” by R.A. Torrey
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“The Healing Ministry of Jesus” by Charles Spurgeon
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“Divine Healing” by Andrew Murray
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“The Healing Power of Jesus” by Smith Wigglesworth
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