Memory Verse
"And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee." Exodus 15:26
BIBLE PASSAGE: Isaiah 53: 1-5

INTRODUCTION
The Lord God Almighty will not allow diseases to come upon His children. He is the Lord our healer. In our study today, we want to see His promises for our healing and His methods. May the Holy Spirit continue to explain ore of our God to us in Jesus' name. Amen.

OUTLINES
1. JEHOVAH ROPHEKA
2. HIS METHODS

JEHOVAH ROPHEKA
The Almighty God revealed Himself as God that heals us, that is to say, He is 'Jehovah Ropheka'. He will not allow any terrible disease to come upon His children - Psalms 103:3, Exodus 15:26, Deut. 7:15. Jesus, our Redeemer bore all our diseases and carried our sorrow Matthew 8:15-17 - and by His stripes we were healed -I Peter 2:24. Little wonder then that He said healing is the children's bread Matthew 15:22-28. Sin brought curses, shame and sicknesses but the Lord Jesus Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law so that all the blessings of God might become those of His children - Galatians 3: 13 - including total health - 3 John 2. Our healing and health became paramount in the heart of Jehovah Ropheka that He anointed Jesus, His only begotten Son and our Saviour, primarily for that purpose Acts 10:38. Many times, He has employed the services of His Word through His anointed vessels or directly when it is inspired by the Holy Spirit in the heart of the recipient, to bring healing and health to the people - Psalm 107:20, Proverbs 4:20-22. Examples abound in the word of God - 2 Kings 5:10, John 4:46-51, Matthew 8:3, Mark 5:25-29, Luke 13:11-13, John 5: 5-9.

HIS METHODS
Various methods and approaches are engaged in the word of God for the healing of God's children and are always available to contemporary Christians today. Individuals can pray and obtain their healing and health - John 14:13-14. Two or a group of believers can pray in perfect agreement a prayer of faith for the sick and they will be healed - Matthew 18:19-20. Another method could be through the laying of hands on the sick and the sick will recover- Acts 9:17-18, Acts 28:8. Healing and health can be obtained through the ministry of the Elders in the church who anoint the sick with oil and pray the prayer of faith -James 5:14-15, Mark 6:12-13.

CONCLUSION
Today as we have been given fresh assurance of divine healing and health, let us take every available advantage of His promises, anointing and victory through prevailing prayers. Remember, healing and health are the children's bread.

QUESTIONS
1. What is the revealed name of God in Exodus 15:26?
2. Summarize the story in Matthew 15:22-28.
3. Mention at least three (3) approaches to divine healing.

BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
MONDAY: Jeremiah 30:17 - Do not write off yourself. That sickness is not unto death. You shall live in Jesus' name.
TUESDAY: Exodus 8:11 - Whatever may be happening around us, be it outbreaks of disease or sicknesses, they will not come near us.
WEDNESDAY: Psalm 91:7 - Relax, God is in control.
THURSDAY: Isaiah 38:19 - Only the living shall praise the Lord.
FRIDAY: Psalm 118:17 - We are saved to declare the works of God and His glory.
SATURDAY: Psalm 91:16 - God's promise is long life for His own. Let us, therefore, reject any contrary opinion.
SUNDAY: I Peter 3:10 - Long life is a divine blessing but crucify any sinful nature or carnality