Holy communion and healing
Pastor Enoch Adeboye
Memory Verse: Psalm 107:20 – He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
Introduction
The Lord’s Supper is probably the only “drug” Jesus prescribed for
healing. The Lord’s Supper, also known as The Holy Communion, heals
physically, emotionally and spiritually. It is a deep communion with the
great Physician, the Great Provider and the Great Deliverer. It took
place at night.
Divine Transplants
When an organ in the body goes bad, doctors might recommend a
transplant. God started it all – Eze. 36:26; Jer.32: 39; Heb.10: 16. God
promised us a new heart. We need a compassionate good heart of flesh to
replace the stone-hard and wicked heart of sinful man. The crucifixion
of Christ made a new heart of flesh available – Rom. 11:16-18. The Holy
Communion is a transfusion that flushes out all impurities and foreign
harmful organisms from our system.
A Service Of Remembrance
Twice in our Bible passage, Jesus asked us to do this in remembrance of
Him. We should remember the direct consequences of making contact with
Jesus in the past.
A few examples:
• Matt. 8:1-3 – a leper was healed, when Jesus touched him.
• John 9:1-7 – a man born blind was healed, when Jesus touched his eyes with mud.
• Mark 5:35-42 – Jesus took the daughter of Jairus by the hand and she was raised from the dead.
• Luke 7:11-16 – Jesus touched the pier carrying the dead son of the widow of Nain and he was raised from the dead.
As you take the Lord’s Supper, every incurable disease will
disappear, everything dead and wasted will come alive, and joy will
replace sorrow. Death will give way to life. Light will dispel darkness.
Abundance will drive out lack. In short, the contact will bring all
round victory and prosperity in the precious name of Jesus.
Conclusion
Jesus wants you to remember the invitation He gave in John 7:37-39
that any man that thirsts should come to Him and drink from the well of
life. All those who drink in faith, out of their bellies shall flow
rivers of living waters. Whatever He has done before, He can do again.
He does not change – Heb. 13:8. Commune often and be renewed and
refreshed in body, soul and spirit in Jesus’ name.
Follow-up
Pastor Enoch Adeboye
Memory Verse: Acts 15:36 – And some days after Paul said unto
Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we
have preached the word of the Lord and see how they do.
Bible Passages:Acts 15:35-41; 13:1-4; 14:19-22
Introduction: In the most literal sense and within the context of
Christian discipleship, follow-up means following up, nurturing, caring
and teaching a new believer the ways and doctrine of his new faith. This
is as important and sensitive as the maternal instinct of protecting
and caring for a newborn baby. It is an intense passionate
life-preserving skill. Neglect in both cases will, at the very least,
result in having a malnourished or deformed adolescent or in extreme
cases avoidable fatality. It takes a lot of prayer, time, insights and
patience. No two souls are exactly the same.
How
Absolute attention must be paid to the spiritual growth and maturity
of the new convert. Paul and Barnabas provide us with a proper framework
in Acts 15. The fundamental principles and doctrine of the new faith
must be thoroughly and carefully taught. These principles must be
modelled in the teacher’s life. Legitimate desires might have to be
sacrificed because it might confuse the young believer. Apostle Paul had
to give up meat, 1 Cor.8: 13. The survival and growth of the new
convert must be given the highest priority. The biological age, academic
qualification, intelligence, and economic status don’t make any
difference, but can get in the way, Acts 14:19-22; Matt.28: 19-20.
Why?
i. It is the Holy Spirit’s way, Acts 13:2-4; Acts 15:28.
ii. It is the way of discipleship, Acts 14:21-22; Matt.28: 19-20.
Iii. It weans babes from milk, 1 Pt.2: 2,
Guidelines:
Prayer and quiet time must come up early coupled with teaching on
peace, holiness and self-sacrifice. Humility, baptism in the Holy
Spirit, the fruit of the Spirit, the written Word, evangelism, building
and making the kingdom should be emphasised. Consecration and
sanctification must be the overriding objective.
Rom.1: 8-13; Acts 15:36; Acts 14:21-22. 2 Cor.5: 15-17; Gal.2: 20; Gal.2: 10-14; Eph.2: 8-10; Acts 14:21-22; Acts 6:4a
Conclusion
Remember that Christ Himself declared, “I will build my church and
the gates of hell shall not prevail.” You can be His Co-labourer and
partner in this awesome project. You can be a wise master builder.
Shamelessly and wisely divining the word of truth. Be gender sensitive,
employ godly wisdom and common sense and be spirit led and you will
receive a great reward and commendation here on earth and in heaven in
the mighty name of Jesus.
Keep walking
Memory Verse: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not,” Galatians 6:9.
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.
Introduction;Christians are pilgrims. Pilgrims never stop moving. It can be long, lonely journey. You need God. With Him on your side, you will arrive.
Hints
Learn from the mistakes of others. (I Corinthians 10:5-12).
• Listen to the advice of elders, Job 32:7.
• Avoid slippery grounds and unholy company, Ps. 1:1, Amos 3:3, Prov. 21:16.
• Do not look back, Phil.3: 13-14.
• Avoid overconfidence. Anyone can fall, I Cor.10: 12. King David
committed adultery, when he stayed at home instead of being in the war
front, 2 Sam.11: 1-2.
Be Consistent
• Walking consistently keeps you on schedule – lethargy is more dangerous than many realise.
A famine did not stop Isaac from sowing, Gen. 26:12. Neither did a
bountiful harvest. He was diligently persistent, Gen. 26:13. Soon he
became the envy of a nation, Gen. 26:14.
Load your cloud consistently and you will have a great downpour, Eccl. 11:3; I Kings 18: 41-46, Gal. 6:9-10.
In contrast, those who slow down slowly become relics. Demas, Paul’s
Co-labourer, Philm. 1:24 and Luke’s, (the beloved physician,) colleague,
Col. 4:14 stopped walking and ended up as no more than a foot note in
history. The sons of the prophets in the era of Elijah and Elisha knew
something historic was about to happen, stopped at Jordan, while Elisha
pressed on with Elijah, 2 Kings 2:5-8. They saw a major miracle happen,
but they were not part of it Elijah, 2 Kings 2:9-14. But were mere
spectators.
• The sons of the prophets were sons of the prophets before the
“rapture” of Elijah; they remained sons of the prophet after the event,
while Elisha moved on to become “the prophet.” There were many sons of
the prophet but only one Elisha, 2 Kings 2:15a.
Conclusion
Give a good account of every moment of every day, take stock, pray,
adjust and it will surprise you how much, by His grace, you have
accomplished. You will arrive in the mighty name of Jesus. God bless
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Prayers
Memory Verse: Ephesians 6:18 – Praying always… and supplication in the Spirit… watching with all perseverance… for all saints.
Bible Passage: Matthew 6:9-13.
Introduction: Prayer, simply put, is communion with God. Every
relationship is sustained and nourished by interaction. From the very
beginning, God and man spoke to each other regularly, even frequently-
Gen.3: 8-13. In Genesis 4:26, “…men began to call upon the name of the
Lord” in prayer. Prayer unlocks and deploys the awesome power of the
Creator of heaven and earth. Elijah was a human being with the same
passions, emotions and limitations common to man, yet he prayed and
heaven was closed for three and a half years. He prayed again and the
heaven opened and rain fell and the earth yielded fruit, James 5:17-18.
In essence, by prayer he controlled one of the most uncontrollable and
unpredictable phenomena known to man, that is, the elements and the
weather. Therefore, prayer can positively impact all politics, health,
economy, academics, marriage, child bearing and training.
Postures
We must admit we do not have answers to all life questions and
therefore, need help from a higher authority. This will necessarily show
in our attitudes and postures when we pray. Our body language in prayer
speaks volumes and provides an insight into what we really believe. We
could lie down with our face to the ground or sit bent over face between
knees or bow down, kneel or stand with head bowed or look up hands
raised. Josh.5: 14; Mt.26: 39; 1 Kgs.18: 42; Gen.24: 26; Ex.4: 31;
Ex.12: 27; Ex.9: 5; Ps.95: 6; Acts 7:60; Eph.3: 14; Mk.11: 25; Lk.18:
11-13; Ps.28: 2; 1 Tim.2: 8. Ultimately, what matters most is the state
of mind. Two people prayed at the same place and time yet one came back
more justified than the other- Lk 18:10-14
Reverence
We must always approach God with due reverence, in humility and
submission in the knowledge that He is the sovereign Senior Partner,
whose help we need. A servant is never greater than his master. No one
can teach Him or improve His design. He is holy and perfect in all His
ways. So, when we pray we must be alert, attentive and sometimes fast,
praise and be grateful. Lk.21: 36; Col.4: 2; Jam.5: 16; 1Kgs.8: 33;
Dan.9: 3; Jer.31: 19; Hos.12: 3; Ps.66: 17; Phil.4: 6; Ps.48: 1-3;
Ps.18: 3-46.
Conclusion
The Bible asked us to pray without ceasing. This means we should always
remember to take God’s opinion into account in all we do, say or think.
He is only a prayer away. Call Him today and He will answer you in the
mighty name of Jesus.
