Show Notes
The Passover meal was more than a celebration of Israel's deliverance from Egypt. Hidden within it was a powerful picture of redemption, protection, and healing that pointed forward to Jesus.
In Episode 7 of The God Who Heals, Duane Sheriff teaches how the Passover meal reveals God's provision for wholeness. In Exodus 12, Israel was instructed to sacrifice a spotless lamb, apply its blood to their homes, and eat the meal before leaving Egypt. Psalm 105 adds a remarkable detail: when God brought His people out, "there was none feeble among His tribes." They experienced healing through that Passover meal.
The lamb, the blood, the unleavened bread, and the deliverance from judgment were types and shadows pointing to Jesus. Scripture declares that Christ is our Passover, and He has brought the substance of what those Old Testament shadows represented. This truth should change how believers approach communion. We remember not only the forgiveness Jesus purchased through His blood, but also His body and God's provision for healing. Duane also explains why we must guard against the "leaven" of sin, unforgiveness, offense, and bitterness as we receive by faith what Christ has provided.
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God's Word must have the final say, even when our circumstances, experiences, or unanswered questions suggest otherwise. Settling in God's will to heal begins with settling in God's Word.
If it is God's will to heal, why isn't everyone healed? The fact that not everyone receives healing does not change God's will any more than the fact that not everyone overcomes sin changes His will for us to live a life free from it.
How can we know with confidence that it is God's will to heal when our experiences sometimes seem to say otherwise? We cannot base our confidence on what we see around us. Our confidence must come from God's Word and the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Every day, we are planting seeds that shape our future. The words we speak, the thoughts we nurture, and the way we treat others all contribute to the harvest we will eventually see. The seeds we choose to plant today will influence the harvest we reap tomorrow.