Does God still heal today?
The same God who healed in the Bible is alive today. Discover what we can expect and how to pray.
20 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Power Over Demons, Disease, and Death
Jesus demonstrates comprehensive authority: He delivers a man possessed by a legion of demons, heals a woman who touched His garment after twelve years of bleeding, and raises Jairus's daughter from t...
Jesus' Authority Over Disease, Nature, and Demons
Jesus demonstrates His divine authority through a series of mighty works—healing a leper, a centurion's servant, and Peter's mother-in-law, calming a storm, and casting out demons. Each miracle reve...
Healing at the Temple Gate
Peter and John heal a lame man at the temple's Beautiful Gate, creating opportunity for Peter to preach. He proclaims that faith in Jesus' name has healed this man and calls the crowd to repent. He po...
Naaman Healed of Leprosy
Naaman, the Syrian general with leprosy, comes to Elisha at a servant girl's suggestion. Angered by Elisha's simple instruction to wash in the Jordan, Naaman almost leaves—but his servants persuade ...
Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery
Hezekiah falls deathly ill. Isaiah tells him to set his house in order—he will die. Hezekiah prays tearfully, and God adds fifteen years to his life. A sign confirms the promise: the shadow moves ba...
Healing at Bethesda and the Authority of the Son
Jesus heals a man who has been an invalid for thirty-eight years at the pool of Bethesda—on the Sabbath. When Jewish leaders object, Jesus claims to work as the Father works, asserting equality with...
Patience Until the Lord's Coming
James's final chapter warns the rich of coming judgment, calls believers to patient endurance like Job and the prophets, forbids oaths, encourages prayer in all circumstances, and emphasizes the power...
The Beginning of the Gospel
Mark opens with John the Baptist preparing the way, Jesus' baptism and temptation, and the launch of His Galilean ministry. Jesus calls His first disciples, teaches with authority, casts out demons, h...
Calling the First Disciples
Jesus calls His first disciples by the Sea of Galilee after a miraculous catch of fish. He heals a leper and a paralytic, demonstrating authority over sickness and sin. When questioned about fasting, ...
The Woman at the Well and the Official's Son
Jesus breaks barriers by speaking with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, offering her living water that satisfies forever. Many Samaritans believe. Jesus returns to Galilee and heals an official's so...
Hezekiah's Illness and Folly
Hezekiah falls ill and Isaiah prophesies his death, but Hezekiah prays and receives fifteen more years plus healing. He shows Babylonian envoys all his treasures—Isaiah then prophesies that Babylon ...
The Ransomed Shall Return
After chapter 34's darkness, chapter 35 blazes with hope. The wilderness rejoices; the desert blossoms. Weak hands are strengthened. The blind see, the deaf hear, the lame leap. A highway leads the ra...
Authority to Forgive, Heal, and Call Sinners
Jesus demonstrates His authority to forgive sins by healing a paralytic, calls Matthew the tax collector, and responds to criticism by declaring He came not for the righteous but for sinners. Multiple...
Faith, Healing, and Forgiveness
Jesus heals a centurion's servant, marveling at the Gentile's great faith. He raises a widow's son from the dead at Nain. When John the Baptist sends to ask if Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus points to Hi...
Parables, Storms, and Power Over Demons
Jesus teaches the parable of the sower, explaining how different hearts receive God's word. He calms a storm on the sea, demonstrating power over nature. He delivers a demon-possessed man and heals a ...
The Song of Moses
Exodus 15 contains Israel's great song of triumph after crossing the Red Sea—a celebration of God's power and faithfulness—followed by the first tests of faith at Marah and Elim.
Elisha's Miracles of Provision and Life
Elisha multiplies oil for a prophet's widow to pay debts, promises a son to the Shunammite woman and later raises that child from death, purifies poisoned stew, and multiplies bread to feed a hundred ...
Weeping May Tarry for the Night
David dedicates the temple with praise for God's healing, celebrating how God turned his mourning into dancing and his weeping into joy.
Blessed Is the One Who Considers the Poor
The final psalm of Book I pronounces blessing on those who care for the weak, describes betrayal by a close friend, and ends with confident praise.
Clean and Unclean: Heart Over Tradition
Jesus confronts Pharisees about elevating human tradition above God's commands, teaching that defilement comes from the heart, not from external things. He then travels to Gentile regions, healing a S...
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