God 3:16 – Part 2: The God Who Heals You

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Acts 3:1-16

“Through faith in the name of Jesus, this man was healed—and you know how crippled he was before. Faith in Jesus’ name has healed him before your very eyes.” Acts 3:16 (p.832)

  • God Is A God Who Heals.
  1. Ask for Jesus’ healing touch.

“But Peter said, ‘I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!’” Acts 3:6 (p.832)

“Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord.” James 5:14 (p.932)

  1. Approach Jesus with faith.

“And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.” James 4:3 (p.932)

“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’” Matthew 11:28 (p.742)

  1. Always give God praise.

“He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them.” Acts 3:8 (p.832)

“Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name.” Hebrews 13:15 (p.929)

My Next Step This Week:

_____ Ask God to meet you at your point of need. Whichever way He answers, keep trusting and praising.

Series Memory Verse: “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (p.811)

LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION

One Thing: God Is A God Who Heals.

Memory Verse: John 3:16 (p.811)

Bible Background: Peter Heals the Cripple Beggar – Acts 3:1-16

CONVERSATION STARTER

// If you could choose any superpower, what would it be and why?

WEEKEND REVIEW

God Is A God Who Heals.

  1. Ask for Jesus’ healing touch.
  2. Approach Jesus with faith.
  3. Always give God praise.

// Was there anything that stood out to you or maybe confused you?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

// Read Acts 3:1-16 (p.832).

  • How does this verse demonstrate the power of faith?
  • What does this verse teach us about God’s willingness to heal?

// Read Matthew 11:28-30 (p.742).     

  • How does this verse make you feel about the weight you carry around?
  • What are some practical ways that you can cast your burdens on God?

// Read Psalm 147:1-6 (p.479).

  • Who do you go to when you need support in your healing?
  • How can you find comfort in knowing that God cares for your emotional and physical wounds?

// Read Hebrews 13:15 (p.929).

  • How does praising God help us acknowledge His healing power?
  • In what ways can you praise His name in the face of suffering?

// Read James 5:14-15 (p.932).

  • What does this verse suggest about the connection between the church community and God’s healing?
  • Talk about how this group can support you through your healing process.

NEXT STEP

My Next Step This Week:

_____ Ask God to meet you at your point of need. Whichever way He answers, keep trusting and praising.

DIGGING DEEPER

This week, reflect on these questions.

  • How do you approach God in faith and ask for His healing touch? Philippians 4:6-7 (p.901)
  • How can you give praise to God even in the darkest moments? Psalm 23:4-6 (p.423)
  • How will you be changed if you trust God and His healing powers? Psalm 30:2 (p.426)