Scripture often mentions various types of fasts undertaken by individuals.
Kinds of fasting
Abstaining from food and drink Ezr 10:6 Also see: Da 9:3; Ac 23:12
Jesus Christ’s Incarnation
Jesus Christ was made flesh and dwelled among humanity.
The Son of God took on human nature.
Jn 1:14 Also see: Jn 1:9; 8:56; 1Ti 3:16; 1Jn 1:1-2; 4:2; 2Jn 7
Freedom From Lies and Deception
Scripture condemns lying, false witness, deceit, and false dealings.
Lying is condemned
Ps 34:12-13; Eph 4:25; Col 3:9-10 See also Ex 20:16 Deut 5:20; Lev 19:11-12; Pr 6:16-17; 12:22; Jer 17:9-10
Christians And Demonic Influence
Resistance to Satan
Believers are commanded to follow Jesus Christ’s example in resisting Satan. God provides assistance in this struggle.
Satan can be resisted
His power is limited Job 1:12; 2:6; 1Co 10:13; Rev 12:12; 20:3
Beyond Physical Healing
Jesus Christ performed supernatural acts to reveal and confirm his Messianic credentials and the coming of God’s kingdom. These miracles were an integral part of his ministry.
Examples of the kind of miracles Jesus Christ performed
Authority over natural forces Mt 8:27 Mk 4:41 Lk 8:25 Also see: Mt 14:19-20 Mk 6:41-43 Lk 9:16-17 Jn 6:11-13 the feeding of 5,000; Mt 14:25 Mk 6:48 Jn 6:19 Jesus Christ walks on water; Mt 17:27; Lk 5:4,6; Jn 2:9 Jesus Christ turns water into wine.
Jesus Our True Source of Healing
The achievement of physical and spiritual well-being is closely linked to the Scriptures. Healing is often used as a symbol of salvation in Christ.
General aspects of healing
Requests for healing 2Ki 20:1-11 2Ch 32:24-26 Isa 38:1-8 Also see: 2Ki 1:2; Jas 5:14
Quarantine regulations Lev 12:1-4; 13:4,26,46; 14:8; Nu 5:2; 31:19; 2Ki 15:5; Lk 17:12
Healing results in discipleship Mk 10:52 Also see: Jn 6:2
Healing results in praise Ac 3:8-9 Also see: Mk 2:12; Jn 9:30-33,38
Miraculous healing
By Jesus Christ Mt 8:2-3; Lk 4:18 Also see: Mt 9:27-30; 14:34-36 Mk 6:53-56; Mt 15:21-28 Mk 7:24-30; Mk 1:32-34 Lk 4:40; Lk 6:17-19; 8:48; 9:11; 17:19
Through the prophets 1Ki 17:17-24; 2Ki 4:29-37; 5:10-14
Through the apostles Mt 10:1 Lk 9:1-2; Ac 3:6-8; 5:15-16; 9:34; 14:8-10; 19:11-12; 28:8-9
In the church 1Co 12:8-9 Also see: Mk 16:17-18; 1Co 12:28,30
Healing of fever
Mt 8:15 Mk 1:31 Lk 4:39; Jn 4:46-54
Healing of demon-possession
Mt 9:32-33; 12:22; Mk 5:1-20; 9:17-27 Lk 9:38-43; Ac 16:16-19; 19:11-12
Healing withheld
2Co 12:8-9; 2Ti 4:20
Medical treatments to bring healing
Consulting doctors 2Ch 16:12; Mt 9:12 Also see: Jer 8:22; Col 4:14
Taking medicine 1Ti 5:23
Disinfecting the house Lev 14:41-42
Using splints Eze 30:21
Using bandages and oil Isa 1:6 Also see: Lk 10:34
The spiritual significance of healing
As an image of salvation Ps 41:4; 103:2-5; 147:3; Jer 3:22; 14:19; 17:14; Eze 47:12; Hos 6:1; Mal 4:2; Mt 8:17; Isa 53:4-5
Heaven is the place of ultimate healing Rev 21:4 Also see: Ro 8:18; Rev 22:2
Say this prayer: Father in heaven, Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all of my sins. Come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
