Day 1
Faith Fact
We believe that... God heals.
Faith Verse
Ephesians 3:19
"May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God."
Foundation:
God heals. Jesus has the power to heal any sickness. The beating He endured and His death on the Cross paid for our healing.
Question of the Day:
How does Jesus feel when we need healing?
LISTEN to God through His Word:
Pray and ask God to speak to you before you read today’s Scripture.
Read John 5:1–6.
Jesus cares about people when they are sick or hurting. Jesus stopped what He was doing when He saw the man who had been sick for thirty-eight years. Other people probably walked right past this man, but Jesus took the time to see him and care about his situation. Jesus often stopped to show God’s love to people in need, and we can be sure that He feels the same way when we need His help. He also wants us to show that same care for others.
Question
Who was gathered on the porches at the pool of Bethesda?
Answer: There were many sick people there.
LEARN from God’s Word:
Question
How long had this man been sick?
Answer: He had been sick for thirty-eight years.
Question
What did Jesus do that showed He cared about the sick man?
Answer: Jesus noticed him and asked the man if he wanted to get better.
LIVE God’s Word:
Question
How do you show your concern for others when they are sick?
Answer: Answers will vary.
Question
How do you think Jesus feels when you need healing?
Answer: Answers will vary.
PRAY about It:
Dear Jesus, thank You for caring about me when I need healing. Help me to show Your love to others who are in need. Amen.
We believe that... God heals.
Faith Verse
Ephesians 3:19
"May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God."
Foundation:
God heals. Jesus has the power to heal any sickness. The beating He endured and His death on the Cross paid for our healing.
Question of the Day:
How does Jesus feel when we need healing?
LISTEN to God through His Word:
Pray and ask God to speak to you before you read today’s Scripture.
Read John 5:1–6.
Jesus cares about people when they are sick or hurting. Jesus stopped what He was doing when He saw the man who had been sick for thirty-eight years. Other people probably walked right past this man, but Jesus took the time to see him and care about his situation. Jesus often stopped to show God’s love to people in need, and we can be sure that He feels the same way when we need His help. He also wants us to show that same care for others.
Question
Who was gathered on the porches at the pool of Bethesda?
Answer: There were many sick people there.
LEARN from God’s Word:
Question
How long had this man been sick?
Answer: He had been sick for thirty-eight years.
Question
What did Jesus do that showed He cared about the sick man?
Answer: Jesus noticed him and asked the man if he wanted to get better.
LIVE God’s Word:
Question
How do you show your concern for others when they are sick?
Answer: Answers will vary.
Question
How do you think Jesus feels when you need healing?
Answer: Answers will vary.
PRAY about It:
Dear Jesus, thank You for caring about me when I need healing. Help me to show Your love to others who are in need. Amen.
Day 2
Faith Fact
We believe that... God heals.
Faith Verse
Ephesians 3:19
"May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God."
Foundation:
God heals. Jesus has the power to heal any sickness. The beating He endured and His death on the Cross paid for our healing.
Question of the day:
What can Jesus do when we need healing?
LISTEN to God through His Word:
Pray and ask God to speak to you before you read today’s Scripture.
Read John 5:6–9.
The man in the story was looking for healing by sitting beside the pool of water, but he found healing when he responded to Jesus. Often, we look for healing from a lot of different places, too. Doctors and medicine can help us feel better and heal, but we should always remember to look to Jesus for His help first. Jesus has the power to heal any sickness or injury that we face.
Question
Why did the man think that he couldn’t be healed?
Answer: He had no one to help him into the water when it bubbled up.
LEARN from God’s Word
Question
What did Jesus tell the sick man to do?
Answer: Jesus told him to stand up, pick up his mat, and walk.
Question
How did the man obey Jesus?
Answer: He did what Jesus said. The man picked up his mat and began walking.
LIVE God’s Word:
Question
How do you think the man felt after Jesus healed him?
Answer: Answers will vary.
Question
Have you ever been healed by Jesus’ power? How did it feel?
Answer: Answers will vary.
Pray about It:
Dear Jesus, I believe You have the power to heal me. Help me to have faith in You when I need Your healing power. Amen.
We believe that... God heals.
Faith Verse
Ephesians 3:19
"May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God."
Foundation:
God heals. Jesus has the power to heal any sickness. The beating He endured and His death on the Cross paid for our healing.
Question of the day:
What can Jesus do when we need healing?
LISTEN to God through His Word:
Pray and ask God to speak to you before you read today’s Scripture.
Read John 5:6–9.
The man in the story was looking for healing by sitting beside the pool of water, but he found healing when he responded to Jesus. Often, we look for healing from a lot of different places, too. Doctors and medicine can help us feel better and heal, but we should always remember to look to Jesus for His help first. Jesus has the power to heal any sickness or injury that we face.
Question
Why did the man think that he couldn’t be healed?
Answer: He had no one to help him into the water when it bubbled up.
LEARN from God’s Word
Question
What did Jesus tell the sick man to do?
Answer: Jesus told him to stand up, pick up his mat, and walk.
Question
How did the man obey Jesus?
Answer: He did what Jesus said. The man picked up his mat and began walking.
LIVE God’s Word:
Question
How do you think the man felt after Jesus healed him?
Answer: Answers will vary.
Question
Have you ever been healed by Jesus’ power? How did it feel?
Answer: Answers will vary.
Pray about It:
Dear Jesus, I believe You have the power to heal me. Help me to have faith in You when I need Your healing power. Amen.
Day 3
Faith Fact
We believe that... God heals.
Faith Verse
Ephesians 3:19
"May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God."
Foundation:
God heals. Jesus has the power to heal any sickness. The beating He endured and His death on the Cross paid for our healing.
Question of the day:
What should we do when we need healing?
LISTEN to God through His Word
Pray and ask God to speak to you before you read today’s Scripture.
Read James 5:14–16.
When Christians get sick, they should ask the church leaders to pray for them. We can be sure that God has the power to heal the sick. But we also need to remember that not all sick people get well right away. Sometimes God’s plan is different from what we want. When someone is not healed, we should still trust God. We can trust that He has a plan for the healing of every follower of Jesus.
Question
What should church leaders do for those who are sick?
Answer: They should pray for the sick person and anoint him or her with oil.
LEARN from God’s Word:
Question
How does verse 15 say we should pray for those who are sick?
Answer: We should pray in faith. That means we believe that God can and will bring healing when He knows the time is right.
LIVE God’s Word:
Question
Have you ever had someone pray for you? What was it like?
Answer: Answers will vary.
Question
Is there someone who is sick that you need to pray for? Who?
Answer: Answers will vary.
PRAY about It:
Dear God, help me to remember to pray for people I know who are sick. I want to always have faith in You even when someone is sick and doesn’t get well right away. Help me to remember to keep praying. Amen.
We believe that... God heals.
Faith Verse
Ephesians 3:19
"May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God."
Foundation:
God heals. Jesus has the power to heal any sickness. The beating He endured and His death on the Cross paid for our healing.
Question of the day:
What should we do when we need healing?
LISTEN to God through His Word
Pray and ask God to speak to you before you read today’s Scripture.
Read James 5:14–16.
When Christians get sick, they should ask the church leaders to pray for them. We can be sure that God has the power to heal the sick. But we also need to remember that not all sick people get well right away. Sometimes God’s plan is different from what we want. When someone is not healed, we should still trust God. We can trust that He has a plan for the healing of every follower of Jesus.
Question
What should church leaders do for those who are sick?
Answer: They should pray for the sick person and anoint him or her with oil.
LEARN from God’s Word:
Question
How does verse 15 say we should pray for those who are sick?
Answer: We should pray in faith. That means we believe that God can and will bring healing when He knows the time is right.
LIVE God’s Word:
Question
Have you ever had someone pray for you? What was it like?
Answer: Answers will vary.
Question
Is there someone who is sick that you need to pray for? Who?
Answer: Answers will vary.
PRAY about It:
Dear God, help me to remember to pray for people I know who are sick. I want to always have faith in You even when someone is sick and doesn’t get well right away. Help me to remember to keep praying. Amen.