Healing, Capacity, Responsibility
This module explores the biblical and holistic nature of healing—what it means for both individuals and communities to participate in God’s redemptive work.
We’ll look at healing as part of the whole human experience: living in a fallen world yet belonging to the kingdom of God; what healing looks like in our own lives and how we become agents of healing within the body of Christ.
Resources
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Sermon: Fallen Kings: Absalom. What happens when we choose to remain a victim instead of heal? Absalom is an important and tragic example.
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Changes that Heal: Four Steps to a Happier, Healthier You by Dr. Henry Cloud
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Sermon: I am a Saved Sinner . Bearing the image of God to others has its challenges knowing our tendency to sin. This week we learn from Pastor Nic Gibson as he shares with us how we can experience healing and at the same time bear the image of God as a saved sinner.
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Healing-centered engagement framework:
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Matthew 9:1-38
John 5:1-15
Hebrews 12:1-13
James 5:7-20
Bottom Line
Healing is not a single moment but a process—marked by significant experiences that are both shared across humanity and deeply personal within each person’s story of redemption.
We are all shaped by both our wounds and our healing. God invites us to engage our own healing so that we can become agents of healing for others. When we avoid healing, our hurt can spill over and wound those around us—but when we seek restoration with God, our pain becomes part of His redemptive work. Healing is both a human capacity and a sacred responsibility.
One Step Deeper
Reflect on your assumptions
Note the first response / reaction that comes to mind without rationalizing it. That’s how we nail down our automatic assumptions! There is no judgment here — we are seeking humility, honesty, integrity within belonging.
What do you think of when you think of “healing”?
What does “healing” feel like to you (either being part of the healing of others or experiencing healing yourself)? Why do you think it feels that way?
If you were to define healing, how would you define it?
Integration questions
How do your own assumptions and understanding before this module interact with the Scriptures and the gospel?
How do the resources provided in this section interact with the Scriptures and the gospel?
Briefly, try to name one thing you would receive, one thing you’d reject, and one thing you’d redeem about the concept of healing.
Module Reflection Form
Please complete the module reflection form after you have completed the assigned readings for this module. A copy of your responses will be emailed to you.