Sunday, November 24, 2024

The Healer above all Healers

 

These verses refer to the days after Jesus was crucified.  The disciples were frightened and traumatized. In the midst of their despair, and without their even asking, Jesus appeared in reassurance his promises were true.  This is what Jesus does, the Healer above all healers.

John 20:19-22 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. 21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

11/24/2024

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